About this episode

Maria Garcia explores the cultural significance and history of the chihuahua in this episode.

In a relationship, are you a golden retriever or a black cat? Maria is… neither. She’s a human chihuahua. Because they’re fierce, protective of their loved ones, ancient and some might say magical. Today, the story of the chihuahua like you haven’t heard it before. From spirit guides of the great Toltecs and Mexica to their near extermination during colonization, from their TV star role in food advertising to the objectification by Hollywood. You’ll never look at a chihuahua the same way after you listen to this episode.  Watch this episode on YouTube . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Maria Garcia

Topics covered

• chihuahua
• relationship dynamics
• cultural history
• colonization
• media representation

Keywords

• chihuahua
• Toltecs
• Mexica
• colonization
• Hollywood
• cultural history
• relationship dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Toltecs, Mexica, Hollywood

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