#11: La Santa Muerte

2024-09-06

Welcome back to the Itty Bitty Horror Podcast! La Santa Muerte is a saint that many folks in Mexico, several parts of Central America, & parts of the U.S. will pray to. She comes with a controversial image but to many, she represents a saint for the ones overlooked such as criminals, the poor, sex workers and more. We discuss her origins, her influence and some stories from folks that used to or currently pray to her. More information on today's episode: NPR Article: Beyond Dia de los Muertos: The Believers of S...

Welcome back to the Itty Bitty Horror Podcast!

La Santa Muerte is a saint that many folks in Mexico, several parts of Central America, & parts of the U.S. will pray to.

She comes with a controversial image but to many, she represents a saint for the ones overlooked such as criminals, the poor, sex workers and more.

We discuss her origins, her influence and some stories from folks that used to or currently pray to her.

More information on today's episode:

NPR Article: Beyond Dia de los Muertos: The Believers of Santa Muerte in Veracruz
My Experience with La Santa Muerte (via the Youtube channel Ernesto Maldonado Motivational)
Signs Santa Muerte is Contacting You (via the Youtube channel Janel Longoria)

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