Crossword Puzzle The Cave of the NahualOnline version Practice Cultural Vocabulary. You have the definitions to give you a clue. by Ashley Vasquez Santiago 1 It’s a mountain range in southern Mexico, extending across the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and part of Michoacán. 2 It’s a person who has the ability to transform into an animal, often considered a guardian spirit or a shapeshifter. This concept is deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural traditions of the Zapotec, Mixtec, and other indigenous peoples of Oaxaca 3 It refers to something that gives the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. 4 It describes something that is disturbing and horrifying because it is concerned with death or the depiction of death. 5 It describes someone who is fearless and adventurous, often taking on daring challenges and showing great courage. 3 5 4 2