By Guest Contributor Javier Bermúdez-Prado* Ok... So, the historian/folklorist/religious studies nerd in me is about to start a potentially controversial conversation: Someone posted that Madonna is dressing as Santa Muerte on stage, and singing songs in ways that imply she is our Santísima. I don't actually know the details, and they're actually irrelevant to what … Continue reading Madonna and Muerteros – The Diversity of Santa Muerte Devotees
Holy Week Celebrations for Argentine Skeleton Saint, San La Muerte
By Luciano Martucci, independent anthropologist * On August 20th, the holy week dedicated to San La Muerte, a folk saint not recognized by the Catholic Church but venerated mainly in certain regions of Argentina, Paraguay, parts of Brazil, and Uruguay, came to a close. In recent years, devotion to San La Muerte has transcended regional … Continue reading Holy Week Celebrations for Argentine Skeleton Saint, San La Muerte
Santa Muerte Consultant for the Film “Bezelbuth”
By Guest Contributor, Doc Baroque* I had the privilege of working on Bezelbuth (2017), a supernatural horror film set against the backdrop of Mexican religious and folk traditions. The film integrated Santa Muerte and St. Jude iconography to enrich its narrative. By situating the film in Mexicali, Baja California Norte, the filmmakers underscored the cultural … Continue reading Santa Muerte Consultant for the Film “Bezelbuth”
Most Holy Death 