Mudéjar

Mudéjar is a term used to describe a group of people who lived in Spain during the Middle Ages. These people were Muslims but they lived in areas that were ruled by Christians.

Because of this, they were heavily influenced by the Christian culture around them. They learned to speak Spanish and even used some Christian symbols in their own artwork and architecture.

Even though they were Muslim, the mudéjar people were skilled craftsmen and artists. They helped build beautiful buildings, mosques, and palaces that still stand in Spain today.

The term "mudéjar" comes from the Arabic word "mudajjan," which means "dominated by another." It refers to the fact that the Muslim mudéjar people were living in a Christian-dominated society.

Today, mudéjar is seen as an important part of Spain's rich cultural heritage. It reminds us of a time when different cultures could live alongside each other and learn from one another.