History, Traditional Makers, Contemporary Makers, Their Intentions, Pros and Cons Figure 4 Day of the dead shrine
Shrines have existed since the beginning of time, historically being associated with religions, ancestors, martyrs, and figures of respect. With the first notation being in classic tests such as the Bible, these document the continuity and prevalence of shrines in monotheistic cultures such as Judaism and Christianity. The first unearthed temple and shrine was found in Turkey and dated back to around 10,000 BC (Oliver, 2018), with a more recent example being in 1600AD, where Japanese Buddhist culture created the Butsudan to protect and house their religious icons (Nelson, 2008). These areas of worship and countless others have been documented throughout history and are prevalent in almost every religion. Day of the dead shrine, by Mexican Folk Art Guide, 2018, (https:// www.mexican-folk-art-guide.com/day-of-the-dead-altars.html#. Xsnr3GgzY5s)
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