Damsels of Death Ep. 5 - Damsels de La Dia de Los Muertos

<p>Dia De Los Muertos is here! Come with us as we delve into the origins, history, traditions and depictions of a holiday that celebrates death as a part of life. The women of Coco and Book of Life show us the importance of family, strength, music and remembering those that have passed on. Delve into the Aztec and Mayan roots of the holiday, and learn how it became the celebration we know today. From Alibrijes to Xibalba, Mama Imelda to La Muerte-- &nbsp;Feliz Dia De Los Muertos!&nbsp;</p> <p>Music &amp; SFX provided by Zapsplat.com</p> <p><u><strong>LINKS</strong></u></p> <p><a href="https://www.worldhistory.org/Xibalba/"><em>https://www.worldhistory.org/Xibalba/</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/cham/learn/historyculture/oaxacan-art.htm"><em>https://www.nps.gov/cham/learn/historyculture/oaxacan-art.htm</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://camillesloanarts.blogspot.com/2015/03/book-of-life-mythology.html"><em>http://camillesloanarts.blogspot.com/2015/03/book-of-life-mythology.html</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matriarchy"><em>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matriarchy</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://gap.hks.harvard.edu/gender-differences-competition-evidence-matrilineal-and-patriarchal-society"><em>https://gap.hks.harvard.edu/gender-differences-competition-evidence-matrilineal-and-patriarchal-society</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/keep-your-brain-young-with-music"><em>https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/keep-your-brain-young-with-music</em></a></p>