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SANTA MUERTE

By Madeline Lank

WHO IS SANTA MUERTE


Folk saint, mostly concentrated in Mexico, especially along the border, and US Considered to be one of the most powerful folk saints Closely associated with criminal underworld Can be called on for any problemSanta Muerte doesnt judge

SYNCRETIC ELEMENTS

Ambiguous originscould derive from Mictecacihuatl (Aztec goddess) or La Parca (Spanish grim reaper) Most elements taken from European and Christian beliefs
Masses, prayers, rosaries, baptisms, weddings, novenas, exorcisms, cleansings Grim reaper iconography / Virgin iconography

Other Elements
Lighting of votive candles to commune (different colors for different desires) Changing the robe of the altar figurine Altar offerings, includes sweets, bread, tobacco, money, alcohol, flowers, and water

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fBT72-hhTs http://www.botanicamasalla.com/categories/SANTA -MUERTE-PRODUCTOS/

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