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Yaotl

Yaotl, after offering his flesh on the final day of Danza de Sol (Sun Dance) – a native Mexican spiritual ceremony that takes place every July. Whilst abstaining from food and water for four days and four nights the Mexicas dance, completely entranced, around a sacred tree.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Puebla, Mexico
Copyright: © Gina Nero