Día de Muertos is a celebration that evokes pride among Mexicans, recognized as a cultural heritage dedicated to those who have passed away.
Before the Spanish conquest, there was no specific god of death; instead, ancestors were honored as life and death were viewed as interconnected in pre-Hispanic Mexico.
Upon death, it was believed that individuals embarked on a journey to Mictlán (the realm of the dead), requiring offerings to enter one of its nine regions based on their manner of death.
Transformation Through Conquest
The celebration has a dark history tied to the Spanish conquest, which introduced terror and violence through the Inquisition and attempts to erase indigenous beliefs.