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Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a traditional cultural and religious holiday observed in various regions of Latin America, especially Mexico, dedicated to honoring deceased family members and ancestors. Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2, the festivities are based on the belief that the souls of the deceased return briefly to the world of the living. The holiday is known for its colorful rituals that emphasize the continuity of life, family bonds, and intergenerational memo

Merküt (also Markut, Burkut) is a sacred sky bird in the mythologies of Turkic peoples, particularly the Altai, Yakut, and Kyrgyz Turks, taking the form of an eagle. It is regarded as both an ancestral spirit and a powerful entity that guides shamans on their celestial journeys. With its immense size and strength, Merküt holds a supernatural status and is an essential symbol in Turkic cosmology, deeply intertwined with beliefs about creation, lineage, and shamanism. Its Place and Significance in