death masks”

death masks”
Task: write a research essay paper about the origin and meaning behind “death masks” which were very common in ancient societies such as the Egyptians, the Jews, the Romans, and the Greeks. They were also widely used in South America, and even today, Mexicans celebrate “The Day of the Dead” with people wearing death masks (the most popular being a skull) to honor the dead and scare away evil spirits who are trying to prevent them from entering Paradise.Your research should include the following points:
1) What did the death masks look like?
2) What was the meanong behind the death masks.
3) Are they still used today? If yes, where/why.