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”
Devoted to Death in the Deep South
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...
Lady Death in Paris – The Santa Muerte Chapel in the City of Lights
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.
The 9 Lives of a 9/11 Survivor and Santa Muerte Tarot Trailblazer
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.”
Santa Sangre – Santa Muerte and Blood Sacrifice
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.
Casa de la Santa Muerte – Photo-Essay of Fascinating Michoacan Temple
La Casa de la Santa Muerte is one of the most elaborate temples dedicated to the Skeleton Saint in Mexico. Located in the tiny town of Santa Ana Chapitiro, Michoacan, just a few miles from Patzcuaro...
Sisters in Death – Santa Muerte and Death Goddesses Across Time and Place
Santa Muerte's first documented appearance as a venerated figure in Mexico occurred in a 1793 Inquisition report on idolatrous practices by Indigenous worshipers.
Death in the UK – An English Santa Muerte Devotee Honors His Grandfather
By guest contributor Wesley Gerrard* Death is the only guarantee we have – even birth isn’t guaranteed. Death comes to everything – to every rock, to every tree, to every monkey, to every cow, to every human, to every atom, to every nucleus, to every quark to every photon. It is what binds everything together. … Continue reading Death in the UK – An English Santa Muerte Devotee Honors His Grandfather
Death Grip – Narco Guns Adorned with Santa Muerte
The imagery of Santa Muerte has also influenced the decoration of these guns, with the image of the saint often displayed on the gun's grips, used by many drug lords as a symbol of devotion and protection.
Sowing and Reaping with Santa Muerte
By guest contributor Lindsay K* All of life is built of death and sacrifice. The ground beneath our feet, water we drink, the food we eat, the air we breathe. All goes through a cycle of transformation, something is lost to become something new. It is always good to be thoughtful and mindful when we … Continue reading Sowing and Reaping with Santa Muerte
Most Holy Death 