Definition: Mask refers to a specific type of veil or covering that is often used in worship, prayer, or in the practice of rituals. It symbolizes the veil separating heaven from earth. The term masks has been widely misunderstood and misrepresented in Western culture. Definition: 1. A covering, especially one worn over skin, that conceals or obscures another. 2. A device for covering the face, head, or body. (from Greek) 3. A sign or representation of something. 4. An ornament with a stylus resembling an upside down "M" shaped like a mask. In ancient religious contexts and liturgical practices, masks were used to symbolize various divine beings, rituals, and sacred places. The term has been widely misunderstood and misrepresented in Western culture for centuries.