Día de los muertos: La Catrina

The famous image of La Catrina was originally created as a...

• tv character

• work of art/woodcut

• book character

What type of clothing does La Catrina wear?

• Indigenous

• European

• casual

• modern

What was La Catrina originally a satire of?

What did people of Mesoamerica believe that Monarch butterflies represent?

What is La Catrina's most iconic clothing item?

What are some common elements of an ofrenda? (select all that apply)

• cempasúchiles/marigolds

• candles

• pictures

• sugar skulls

• favorite items of the dead

How do those who celebrate Día de los muertos view the concept of death?

La Catrina is one of the most significant images of Día de los muertos, laughing at death and showing that everyone is equal in the end. Also like the butterflies, she celebrates...

• spirits returning

• nature

• love

• wealth

After exploring the "street view" of San Andrés Mixquic Cemetery, what do you notice? What items, words, sayings, etc. do you see? Be specific!