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The Day of the Dead: How death became a national symbol
In his famous essay The Labyrinth of Solitude the poet Octavio Paz claims that “the Mexican chases after death, mocks it, courts it, hugs it, and sleeps with it. He thinks of it as his favorite plaything and his most … Continue reading
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Tagged Claudio Lomnitz, Day of the Dead, Mexican culture, Mexico, Mexico City, Octavio Paz
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Seven meetings that shaped Mexico
Mexico, according to Malcolm Lowry, is “the meeting place of mankind itself,” where European and Aztec civilization first made contact. Every year, many Mexicans gather at their family graves to meet with the spirits of departed loved ones. In business … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfonso Cuaron, Carlos Salinas, Carlos Slim, Cortes, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Guillermo del Toro, Mexico, Octavio Paz, Santa Anna
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The Mexican Labyrinth 