La Catrina
Tradiciones y Simbologías
Elementos Prehispánicos
Música/Leyendas y Mitos
100

El dibujante que crean la imagen de La Catrina

¿Quien es José Guadalupe Posada?

100

This traditional piece of mexican culture is used to offer food and goods to deceased relatives

What is an Ofrenda?

100

This ancient mayan god rules what is known as the place of the forgotten

Who is Xibalba?

100

 This traditional song is often played during Día de los Muertos celebrations to honor deceased loved ones.

What is "La Llorona"?    

200

La Catrina is often depicted wearing this type of clothing

¿Qué es el estilo europeo?

200

This edible treat is used to represent a loved one

What is a sugar skull?

200

The Aztecs believed that offerings to the dead, like incense and food, would help the deceased do what

What is to make their journey to the underworld?

200

This legendary creature, said to feast on the blood of livestock, is often associated with stories of death and the supernatural in Mexican folklore.

What is El Chupacabra?

300

José Guadalupe Posada’s original etching of La Catrina was made around this year.

¿Que es 1910?

300

 These are used to attract souls to the altars and are spread across walkways and graves.

What are marigolds?

300

This food is and was a prominent part of indigenous/aztec culture and is now a staple of Dia de Los Muertos as an offering

What are tamales?

300

This legendary creature is said to guard hidden treasures and is often depicted as a large, fierce dog or serpent in folklore.

What is El Nahual?

400

This famous Mexican muralist helped popularize La Catrina by including her in his mural "Sueño de una Tarde Dominical en la Alameda Central."

¿Quién es Diego Rivera?

400

 This is used to guide souls to the alters as well but through it aroma

What is copal incense?

400

This is known as the underworld in Aztec mythology

What is Mictlan?

400

This popular folk dance from the state of Jalisco is often performed with lively music and colorful costumes, celebrating Mexican culture.

What is the Jarabe Tapatío?

500

La Catrina was originally known by this name before she became popular as a symbol of Día de los Muertos. 

¿Qué es la Calavera Garbancera?

500

This type of mexican folk art is seen throughout the day of dead celebration and represents the union between life and death

What is papel picado?

500

This pre-Hispanic goddess of death, associated with the underworld, is honored during Día de los Muertos.

Who is Mictecacihuatl?  

500

This mythical bird, often associated with the sun, is a symbol of rebirth in various Mesoamerican cultures.

What is the Quetzal?