Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera retells the Aztec myth of creation, casting Xolotl, the dog-headed god of lighting, ...
Produced by Mexico City-based animated outfit Ánima Estudios, a company at the forefront of the medium in the country for ...
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the relationship between a child and a horse, a middle grade reimagining of an Aztec myth, a YA spinoff novel about a teen’s ...
During Día de los Muertos, they are used to symbolize the impermanent nature of life. Typically, yellow and purple pieces of ...
our Patriot News in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Lilith. I accidentally threw out the paper without cutting that article out. Several times I have tried to access it, but I cannot remember the date ...
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - From dogs to cats to snakes and chickens. No matter what the species, they all received their blessing at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church in Lufkin. “This is Maisy, and Maisy is ...
To the ancient Aztec and Maya, man's best friend was also a hairless, ugly-cute healer, occasional food source, and, most importantly, guide to the Underworld. Sometimes known as the Mexican Hairless ...
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Navajo Myths of Creation, Darkness, and Tricksters

In the firelit nights of the frontier, stories carried more than entertainment — they carried power. Navajo myths revealed ...
Cempasúchil flowers hold a special significance during annual Day of the Dead festivities in Mexico. Here's how the tradition ...
Ever since humanity has been telling stories, monsters have always struck terror in the collective imagination.
As Mexican families prepare for Day of the Dead celebrations, altars are set up to welcome back loved ones under the belief that they return home for one night each Nov. 2.