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
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.
Reseña del libro “Yo soy del San: El culto a San La Muerte”
Reseña del libro Yo soy del San. El culto a San La Muerte de Luciano Martucci*: Luciano Martucci es un antropólogo italiano que ha dedicado su carrera al estudio de la cultura y religiosidad de las sociedades de América Latina. En este libro, Martucci ofrece un análisis detallado y profundo del culto a San La … Continue reading Reseña del libro “Yo soy del San: El culto a San La Muerte”
Death in Italy – Review of “La Santa Muerte” Exhibit in Bologna
By guest contributor Luciano Martucci* and translated from the original Italian by Dr. Andrew Chesnut The press in Bologna reported on an "exhibition dedicated to Santa Muerte, from 13 January to 7 February", "a cult that suddenly sprung up about five hundred years ago", stressing that devotees come from marginal and criminal sectors of the … Continue reading Death in Italy – Review of “La Santa Muerte” Exhibit in Bologna
Most Holy Death 