Mexican skull is a symbol used in Day of the Dead rituals in Mexico, representing life and protection from evil spirits.
The Mexican skull is one of the main symbols of the popular celebration of the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a traditional celebration in Mexico that honors people who have died.
However, unlike the morbid image that the skull transmits in most other cultures, especially the Christian one, the Mexican skull is colorful, stylized and very decorated with flower designs.
For Mexicans, the Day of the Dead festivity takes place from October 31st to November 2nd. Traditionally, during this period, the dead are believed to return to the living world to visit their loved ones.
As a celebration, large banquets are held, with music and artistic presentations, with the Mexican skull being one of the most common symbols in the shows.
During the Dia de los Muertos, people usually go out on the streets with Mexican skull costumes or makeup, especially among women, representing the character of
La Catrina, The "Lady de la Muerte" – the skeleton of a woman from high society, which reminds people about the ephemerality of social differences in the face of death.The use of the skull as a sacred symbol was incorporated into Mexican culture under the influence of the Mayans, Incas and Aztecs (pre-Columbian peoples) who inhabited the region of Mexico.
The Aztecs, for example, guarded the skulls of their family and friends as trophies, as they believed that the head was the part where all the good memories and memories of the person who died.
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Currently, the mexican skull tattoo is quite common, mainly due to the symbolism that surrounds this design (protection against evil spirits and homage to life) and its unique aesthetic style.
