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‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico
When a life-size skeleton dressed like the Grim Reaper first appeared on a street altar in Tepito, Mexico City, in 2001, many passersby instinctively crossed themselves. The figure was La Santa Muerte ...
Every year it happens. The clocks get set back, it starts to get dark earlier, and before you know it, winter has arrived. The short days and long nights, which initially come as a shock to the body, ...
(The Conversation) — Since appearing as a public shrine in 2001, the female death deity’s popularity has exploded and is a frequent sight in public ceremonies such as the Day of the Dead. (The ...
Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Myriam Lamrani, Harvard University (THE CONVERSATION) When a life-size skeleton ...
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