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A calavera (Spanish – pronounced [kalaˈβeɾa] for "skull"), in the context of the Day of the Dead, is a representation of a human skull or skeleton. The term is often applied to edible or decorative skulls made (usually with molds) from either sugar (called Alfeñiques ) or clay, used in the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead ...
The Literary Calavera or calavera literaria (Spanish: literary skull) is a traditional Mexican literary form: a satirical or light-hearted writing in verse, often composed for the Day of the Dead. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In some parts of Mexico, it is a common tradition for children and adults to write "Calaveritas" (Spanish: little skull ) for friends ...
Calavera (Spanish for skull) or its plural calaveras, may refer to: Culture. Calaveras, any of various skull-shaped things associated with the Dia de Los Muertos;
The Calavera is a well-established tradition in Mexico. Satiric works such as Posada's Catrina were created during (or in the immediate aftermath) of the polarizing reign of dictator Porfirio Díaz. Díaz is lauded for modernizing and bringing financial stability to Mexico, but he also led his government in repression, corruption, and excess ...
A calaca of La Calavera Catrina. A calaca (Spanish pronunciation:, a colloquial Mexican Spanish name for skeleton) is a figure of a skull or skeleton (usually human) commonly used for decoration during the Mexican Day of the Dead festival, although they are made all year round.
Yorick is an unseen character in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet.He is the dead court jester whose skull is exhumed by the First Gravedigger in Act 5, Scene 1, of the play. . The sight of Yorick's skull evokes a reminiscence by Prince Hamlet of the man, who apparently played a role during Hamlet's upbringin
Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada created an etching for a broadside, [90] produced on the occasion of Madero's election in 1910, titled "Calavera de Madero" portraying Madero as a calavera. Madero appears in the films Viva Villa! (1934), Villa Rides (1968) and Viva Zapata! (1952).
The calvaria is the top part of the skull.It is the superior part of the neurocranium and covers the cranial cavity containing the brain. It forms the main component of the skull roof.