ISBN: 9798164510213 - mictlan: the mexica understanding of death (2 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Did you know that while we celebrate Day of the Dead over two days today, the ancient Mexica observed two festivals honoring the departed that spanned forty days Imagine walking through the streets of ancient Tenochtitlan, marveling at its magnificent temples, breathing in the sacred aroma of copal incense, and discovering how our ancestors understood one of the greatest mysteries of human existence: death.MICTLAN: The Mexica Vision of Death takes you on an extraordinary illustrated journey into the ancestral roots of Mexico's Day of the Dead. This captivating book invites you to explore a different understanding of life, eternal rest, remembrance, and the enduring bonds that connect us to those who have passed on.What Makes This Book Special - Discover a Day of the Dead you never knew existed: Explore ancient Mexica celebrations, their sacred ceremonies, and the profound meanings behind them.- Journey into ancient Tenochtitlan: Immerse yourself in breathtaking, richly detailed illustrations bursting with color, bringing the ancient Mexica world to life.- Explore the beauty of the Nahuatl language: Discover ancestral words, expressions, and their deeper meanings to better understand how our ancestors perceived the world.- Uncover the mysteries of Mictlan: Learn how the Mexica understood death and the different destinations awaiting us beyond this life.- Reconnect with your ancestral roots: Experience moving stories that will bring back memories of your grandparents, your loved ones, and the wisdom they passed down that continues to live within you.This book does not seek to change the way you celebrate Day of the Dead. Instead, it invites you to see this beautiful tradition through a deeper understanding of your cultural heritage-so that the next time you place a marigold, light copal incense, or remember someone you love, those simple gestures carry an even more profound meaning.Day of the Dead is far more than a beautiful tradition. It is an invitation to rediscover who we are, where we come from, and why our ancestors remain alive in our memories.Know your roots. Discover Mictlan. Celebrate life through remembrance. …

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