Visibility and Iconic Aspirations of Santa Muerte Devotion in Mexico
This article examines the manifestations and meanings of the spectacularly increased visibility of Santa Muerte devotion in contemporary Mexico. This remarkable development acquires significance against the background of the cult's previous history of concealed devotion. To confront their exist...
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2026
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Religion compass
Anno: 2026, Volume: 20, Fascicolo: 2, Pagine: 1-10 |
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B Northern America B popular belief B 2000-present B Rituale B Saints B Mexico B Anthropology B religions in the Americas |
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