By Luciano Martucci, independent anthropologist* A friend of mine, whom I’ve known for ten years and with whom I’ve shared many experiences in social circles, ceremonies, rituals, and other things related to different cultures and histories, has always shown little interest in my studies. She often told me that skeletal figures made her uneasy, but … Continue reading Karma Italian Style – Santa Muerte Hospitalizes a Hater
Pentecostal Protesters March Against Guatemala’s First Santa Muerte Temple
The construction of the first Santa Muerte temple along with a 36 foot tall effigy of the Skeleton Saint in Guatemala continues to cause considerable controversy both nationally and especially in the town where it’s being built. Opponents, who judging by their slogans appear to be mostly Pentecostals, have ramped up their protests from social … Continue reading Pentecostal Protesters March Against Guatemala’s First Santa Muerte Temple
Most Holy Death 