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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 8 MIN

The Mesoamerican origin of the cult of the dead: predecessor of the Day of the Dead

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Long before the Day of the Dead was celebrated, Mesoamerican cultures paid tribute to their dead on different dates of the ritual calendar. This cult of the dead, full of symbolism and connection to the earth, was the spiritual origin of one of Mexico's most beloved traditions. See the complete article here: https://www.xikoova.com/en/the-mesoamerican-origin-of-the-cult-of-the-dead-predecessor-of-the-day-of-the-dead/

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