Eunice Odio
Eunice Odio  | |
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| Born | October 18, 1919 San José, Costa Rica  | 
| Died | March 23, 1974 (aged 54) Mexico City, Mexico  | 
| Pen name | Catalina Mariel | 
| Occupation | Poet, Journalist, Educator | 
| Period | 20th Century | 
| Notable works | Los elementos terrestres, El tránsito de fuego | 
| Spouse | Rodolfo Zanabria | 
Eunice Odio (pseudonym, Catalina Mariel; October 18, 1919 – March 23, 1974) was a prominent Latin American poet known for her diverse body of work, including articles, essays, reflections, letters, short stories, and children's literature. She also held roles as a journalist and educator, teaching English and French.
She was born in San José, Costa Rica. Odio resided in various countries including Costa Rica, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and the United States during her lifetime. She gained Mexican citizenship through marriage to the painter Rodolfo Zanabria. She died in Mexico City, Mexico.