Santa Muerte: The History, Rituals, and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death PS 218 inlaid brass wire lotus flower

inlaid brass wire lotus flower

without danger of drowning in the ocean of suffering or being oppressed

Stunningly simple and elegant

Deloria’s classic work reminds us to understand “that we are a part of nature

such as otorongo (jaguar)

Santa Muerte: The History, Rituals, and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death PS 218 inlaid brass wire lotus flowerDeath welcomes everyone. This is the foundation for the veneration of Santa Muerte, or Holy Death. Considered to be the female personification of death, she is associated with protection and safe passage to the afterlife. She is also the patron saint of people who live on the fringes of society and often face violence and death. In recent years her constituency has expanded to include the LGBT community and people who are marginalized or whose jobs