Mictlán, the underworld of Aztec mythology, was thought to be divided into nine regions, depending on how the deceased died. Within the Mesoamerican region, it is believed a dog guides the ...
Hygiene and ritual marked every moment of life for pregnant Aztec women. The tlamatlquiticitl—midwife—offered those in her charge a remarkable 16th-century birthing plan, combining practical ...
While they now both call L.A. home, Tequila Dahlia acting as an ode Mexican folklore, referencing Mexico’s national flower and its role in Aztec mythology. For Zapata, “Dahlia is the liquid ...