Mexican Skull: What is the secret of popularity?

Mexico is a country that many travelers from different parts of the world are eager to visit. Mexico gives its guests the opportunity not only to fully relax on the magnificent beaches, but also to get acquainted with interesting culture, ancient architectural monuments and unusual cuisine. Speaking about this country, many people represent a colorful Mexican skull.

Cultural heritage

Mexican culture is very surprising for the first time foreigners who came here. Images of skeletons and skulls haunt travelers everywhere. In souvenir shops, tourists are happy to demonstrate the symbols of death and offer to buy in memory bright multicolored skulls or materials with a pattern in the form of skulls.

Tourists are bewildered by dummy skeletons, standing in stores. Terrible figures associated with the end of life are present at all national holidays. To understand this, it is necessary to study the historical past of the state. And only then can you understand what the Mexican skull means.

The Cult of Death

Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the territory of the country was inhabited by the Aztecs. Unlike Europeans, in the Aztecs the theme of death was not under the strictest prohibition. The religion of this people in a slightly different way told people about the reasons that lead a person's soul into heaven.

According to the teachings, happiness after death can only be gained by valorous warriors who died inevitably in battle, or women who died during childbirth. All the others, peacefully departed from this life in old age, were waiting for a meeting with the god of the other world, Miklantekuitly. He appeared before the dead in a mask in the form of a skull and determined his soul to be destroyed. Believing in this, the Aztecs even more loved this world and made sacrifices, thereby trying to appease her majesty death. Mexican skull culture is still being studied.

Modern citizens of Mexico revere death, come up with affectionate definitions:

• The Black Lady;
• Beloved;
• Holy death;
• bride.

Feast of the Dead

The result of the fusion of Christian and pagan cultures was the feast of the Dead. At the time of the Aztecs, funeral rituals were held. The main were two:

• Mikkailuitton in honor of the dead children.
• Sokotuettsi, dedicated to the memory of the adult generation.

Then the territories were conquered by Catholics and brought their holiday - the Day of Remembrance of the Dead, which is celebrated on November 2, immediately after All Saints' Day.

Gradually, these holidays were combined, and the modern Mexican people celebrate the Day of the Dead for two whole days in early November. The Mexican skull is often used to create carnival souvenirs and costumes.

Many believe that on November 1-2 the souls of deceased relatives can visit the living. Mexicans come to the cemetery, bring gifts to the graves, talk with the souls of the deceased, recall the best moments from life. But these days there is no place for sadness and sorrow.
People organize various entertainment events, turn to the Goddess of Death and ask her for happiness, health and troubles to the enemies. Death for them is not the end of life.

The symbol of the Day of the Dead in Mexico is Calavera, which in Spanish means "Mexican skull". Even children do not stay away from this holiday. They gladly eat coffins made of chocolate and a skull of sugar.

Tattoo Cavalaire

Recently, very popular tattoos with images of the symbols of death. It can be:

• Crosses;
• Skull;
• Snakes;
• Crows.

Drawing tattoos on the body is not only another way to express respect to the people who have left forever from this world, to bow to their memory, but also a symbol of courage and rebirth. That's why many order a Mexican skull. The meaning of the picture does not bear anything terrible and terrifying.

Calavera - who is this?

But on top of the popularity among the tattoo is the symbol of the day of the dead - Culavera. The goddess of death is depicted as a girl with a skull instead of a head, flowers instead of eyes. The skull is decorated with amazing patterns, in which floral motifs are not the last place.

Tattoos with the image of the Culver prefer to be filled in the chest, hips or shoulders. Also do just two symmetrical tattoos, for example, on the hands and hips. Manufacturers of clothing, too, often use its image. T-shirts and T-shirts with a skull in bright colors are particularly loved by the younger generation. During the carnival, many girls put on a mask that depicts the Queen of the Dead. In Mexico, this outfit is especially popular.

The Day of the Dead is a tradition that originated in the country long before the arrival of the Spanish conquerors. This is the most national and very unusual holiday in Mexico, the main attribute of which is the Mexican skull. It is loved not only by adults, but also by children. And many Mexicans are sure that if it did not exist, then it should certainly come up.