Mictecacihuatl, the Road to Mictlan

Picture taken at sunny's

Sunny's Photo Studio's cave, the pose is a heavily modified version of Fashiowl - Moon River (7)

 

In the mythology of the Aztec people, the ancient culture of central Mexico, Mictecacihuatl was literally named “lady of the dead.” Along with her husband, Miclantecuhtl, the goddess ruled over the land of Mictlan, the lowest level of the underworld where the dead live.

 

Mictecacihuatl’s role was to guard the bones of the dead and preside over festivals of the dead. These festivals eventually added some of their customs to the modern Dia de los Muertos, which was also heavily influenced by Catholic Spanish traditions. The Catholic Church observed the holy holidays of All Saints Day and All Souls Day on November 1st and 2nd, and so absorbed the Aztec festivals to coincide with the Catholic holidays.

 

Fragment taken from here Myth of Mictecacihuatl- Aztec Goddess of the Dead

 

Body:

Head: LeLutka Avalon

Body: Maitreya Lara

Shape: lightly modified (LAUD SHAPE) - Ellye for AVALON

Face Skin: Clef de Peau - Hailey (FROST), 2021 December gift

Body Skin: Fallen Gods Inc - Roten XX Ivory

Hair: DOUX - Minji

Eyes, Left: Izzie's - Horror Eyes applier

Eyes, Right: Tville - Celestial Eyes applier

Makeup: -C.EnTeS.- LeLUTKA EVO X & EVO CLASSIC - SKULL MASK

 

Cothes:

Red Dress and Headpiece: Xocolath - Catrina 4

 

Jewelry:

Necklace: NaaNaa's Mariana Necklace got it at Hop & Shop June 2022 with a giftcard

 

Props:

Necklace: Anastyle - STEAMPUNK Heart

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