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The Virgin of Guadalupe
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Has become important symbol for Mexican heritage
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, Extremadura, Spain Shrine for Mary in Spain Extremadura was home of many conquistadors, including Hernan Cortes
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Guadalupe Basilica, Mexico City
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Has “Indian” features? What do you think?
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Traditional European Images
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Mexican revolutionaries would use symbol in 1800s
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God painting the tilma
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So, what do you think? Do you think Juan Diego was being truthful? Why or why not? Is it important that the Virgin appeared to an Indian instead of a European? Why or why not? Was the Virgin of Guadalupe depicted with Indian features on purpose in order to appeal to Indians? Does it matter? Was the Virgin of Guadalupe simply a newer representation of ancient Aztec gods?
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