La Santa Muerte: A Reflection of Violence in Mexico
Since appearing as a public shrine in 2001, the female death deity La Santa Muerte has gained immense popularity and is often seen in public ceremonies like the Day of the Dead.
La Santa Muerte, or Holy Death, is a folk saint shrouded in mystery and controversy, personifying death itself and often depicted holding a scythe or globe.
Only death can protect us
Her image first appeared on a street altar in Tepito, Mexico City, in 2001, and since the early 2000s, her popularity has spread across Mexico, the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
Author's summary: La Santa Muerte reflects Mexico's violence.
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