Hasta Los Heesos Symbolism
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Ancient Egyptians believed that the body and soul were separate entities and began preparing for their journey to the afterworld at a very young age.
Mummification was a means to preserve the earthly body for eternity while freeing the soul for its journey to the afterworld. You might think that they had an obsession with death, when really they were just preparing for their transition and journey to their spiritual life. The ancient Egyptians had a passion for life and a great appreciation for their land.
Hasta Los Huesos, is a piece of art work with a great deal of symbolism. Mexico is a country rich in culture and their beliefs about death and dying are a reflection of how important family and community are to them. In the film a man