EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 9 MIN
How the humorous vision of death originated: skulls, catrinas and Mexican popular humor.
from XIKOOVA English · host XIKOOVA
The humorous vision of death in Mexico was born from the encounter between art, satire and tradition. From the literary skulls and engravings of Posada to the cultural impulse of Lázaro Cárdenas, death became a source of laughter, criticism and national pride. See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/en/how-the-humorous-vision-of-death-originated-skulls-catrinas-and-mexican-popular-humor/
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The humorous vision of death in Mexico was born from the encounter between art, satire and tradition. From the literary skulls and engravings of Posada to the cultural impulse of Lázaro Cárdenas, death became a source of laughter, criticism and national pride. See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/en/how-the-humorous-vision-of-death-originated-skulls-catrinas-and-mexican-popular-humor/
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