Devoted to Death: Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint

Oxford University Press

2012

232 p.

ncludes bibliographical references and index

Introduction. Blue candle for powers of insight and concentration -- Brown candle for history and origins of the cult -- White candle for beliefs and practices -- Black candle for protection and harm -- Red candle for love and passion -- Gold candle for prosperity and abundance -- Purple candle for healing -- Green candle for law and justice -- Conclusion. Seven color candle for multiple miracles.

R. Andrew Chesnut offers a portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees in the past 8 years. As a personification of death, the Grim Reapress has become one of the most popular and powerful saints on both the Mexican and American religious landscapes

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