Question

mariposa (mah - ree - po - sah) from the spanish, mariposa, the apocopate mari - (mary in english) and posa (to rest or repose) 3 butterfly. mariposas are slender, delicate insects with four wide, colorful wings. in almost every culture, butterflies are associated with transformation. the aztecs held the butterfly, papalotl, in high regard and had a special celebration to welcome the migrating monarchs in early august every year. they believed that mariposas were the cheerful souls of their loved ones, the angels of women and children, their fallen warriors, their ancestors, returning according to this definition, mariposas are a symbol of 1. true 2. false a slender delicate insects. b migrating monarchs. c transformation. d cheerful souls of loved ones.

Explanation:

The text states that the Aztecs viewed mariposas (butterflies) as the cheerful souls of loved ones, making them a symbol of these souls. Additionally, mariposas are defined as butterflies, which are slender delicate insects, so the true/false statement is correct.

Answer:

1. True
2. D. cheerful souls of loved ones.