Day Of The Dead Ritual Serenity Summary
In this week’s reading, “Day of the Dead Ritual Serenity” by Margarita Orellana illustrates the many cultural elements and traditions different indigenous regions of Mexico celebrate the Day of the Dead. The reading gives insight in the variety of forms the ritual is practiced and how many indigenous populations utilize various forms of Aztec mythology to commemorate the dead. The reading illustrates the various feasts and dances that are practice to honor the dead. Moreover, it explains how many of the indigenous rituals were practiced often throughout the Aztec’s daily life before the Spanish invasion. Due to colonialism, the Spanish invasion caused a change in some of the indigenous customs of honoring the dead throughout life to celebrating