I was raised Catholic and made to attend mass, which I hated as I had no choice. When me and my husband lost our son and our survivor was in special care, I totally lost faith in God and Jesus at that stage. I thought, if God was a loving God why take away someone's … Continue reading Bone Mother in Belfast – Santa Muerte as Safe Space in Northern Ireland
My Father and the Gift of a Holy Death
Many of us come to Santa Muerte as devotees because she has saved us, or has saved someone we loved. In my case, I became a devotee because she gave my father the death he asked for.
Why is the Santa Muerte “Sigil” So Controversial?
Whenever I mention the symbolic representation of Santa Muerte, created by author Carlos Montegro in a 1997 book, devotees express very strong opinions about its legtimacy or lack thereof.
Saved from Death on the Road by Lady Death
While the statue on my altar is the Siete Potencias version, I talk with La Reversible on the road to deflect the attention of radar detectors etc and protect from accidents.
Santa Muerte of The Left-Hand Path
By Guest Contributor Zulqarnayn XIII* My author name is Zulqarnayn XIII, a name that reflects the fusion of myroots: a Mexican heritage rich in ancestral traditions, and another from theancient Ottoman Empire, particularly from Turkey. Zulqarnayn orDulqarnayn was one of the names by which the biblical Cain was known inthose lands, a figure of exile … Continue reading Santa Muerte of The Left-Hand Path
Santa Muerte as Queen of Vampires
By Guest Contributor Mark Edwards* Santa Muerte, often revered as "Holy Death," is a powerful and mysterious figure within Mexican folk religion and the broader occult community. While she is primarily known as a personification of death and a protector of the marginalized, an intriguing dimension to her mythology portrays her as the queen of … Continue reading Santa Muerte as Queen of Vampires
Madonna and Muerteros – The Diversity of Santa Muerte Devotees
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”
Madre’s Manifestation – Santa Muerte Set Me Straight
Madre graced me with her presence. My jealous heart can now rest easy.
Most Holy Death 