Mictlantecuhtli

This presentation focuses on one of the death deities from the Aztec pantheon. What you are about to reach is a core element for the Dia de Muertos Mexican festivity.

Your students will be able to see one of the deep structures of this celebration in Mexico. There is a Spanish version, so you can practice Spanish language (verbal tenses, vocabulary, reading and speaking). Given that this text describes a fantastic place, it can serve as a useful starting point for essays, fiction, or classroom discussions. The uses of this material are not restricted since its structure is very open.

At the end you will find a list of references if you wish to further explore this subject.