Exploring the fastest growing popular faith in the Americas – La Santa Muerte
By Luciano Martucci, independent anthropologist The unprecedented ethnographic exposition in Bologna, which revealed the synergy between two unique religious expressions in Latin America, has sparked growing interest among Europeans. The exhibition "The Two Saints," was the first of its kind in Europe, offering unique perspectives on Santa Muerte and San La Muerte in a singular … Continue reading “The two Saints: A journey to the Fascinating World of Santa Muerte and San La Muerte”
Suddenly, a skeletal figure in a glowing white robe appeared as if she had just stepped through the wall, and then glided over to me. She sat down beside me, and as she did...
Death has accompanied me since my childhood. I have always collected skull symbols, had a skeleton puppet named Belphegor at the age of 8, and wanted to live in the Paris Catacombs.
As we read the Gospel of Mary, and contemplate it, we not only see the words of wisdom of the gospel, but also the valuable connection to Santa Muerte.
Somewhere around this time I began telling folks, “Some people flirt with death. I’ve dated her, French kissed her, she keeps tossing me back.”
I also give mushrooms most of the credit for leading me to Santa Muerte. The first real experience I had with La Santísima was after consuming some fruits I grew. It was a full moon actually, though I didn’t think much of that (and still don’t know if I do).
One of the great pleasures in life is sexual relations. As humans we have two ways to deal with this, or we deny it, and often get frustrated because of that, which can lead to an unhealthy approach in regard with everything sexual.
Death deities also love it as you are spilling the elixir of life in their honor, and it lessens the barrier between them and the world of the living.
de Luciano Martucci* El culto a la Santa Muerte es un fenómeno religioso que ha ganado popularidad en algunas regiones de México y otras partes del mundo. Esta figura, representada como un esqueleto femenino envuelto en un manto, está asociada con una variedad de creencias, incluyendo la protección, la curación y la ayuda en asuntos … Continue reading Bajo el manto de la Santa Muerte: La intrigante conexión entre el culto y el narcotráfico.
Last year Madre had insisted that I embed iron nails in her. I didn't understand the significance.
Most Holy Death 