Santa Muerte oil death in remarkable similarity to later

in remarkable similarity to later Madonna and Child representations of Mary

actively chasing the Hunt

Bonfires were also an ancient observance of this longest day/shortest night

and the will to get the job done

Santa Muerte oil death in remarkable similarity to laterSanta Muerte is a goddess who is the deified personification of Death. She is regarded lovingly as a psychopomp and guide. However, her powers and influence extend far past funereal matters. She is prayed to for protection, health, employment and financial well being as well as for guarantees of a well appointed afterlife. Her cult worship is most widely spread throughout Mexico and Southwestern US, and has been on the rise in the past twenty years.