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The story of Cihuateteo

We hear from artist and cultural educator Matilda Torres, who shares a powerful interpretation of Mesoamerican mythology through the story of Cihuateteo — the divine women who die in childbirth and return as hummingbirds. Here’s Torres, reflecting on the sacred feminine, the setting sun, and the enduring wisdom passed down through generations.

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