Santa Muerte

Santa Muerte is a figure that many people around the world pray to for help and protection. Santa Muerte means “Holy Death” in Spanish. Santa Muerte looks like a skeleton or person wearing a long robe and carrying a large scythe (a farming tool used to cut grass, hay, etc.). Santa Muerte is also known as a “folk saint” or “folk angel” because people often pray to her for protection and good luck. People usually give offerings of food, candles, incense and objects like jewelry or coins to try to get Santa Muerte’s attention, and to thank her for her help. People often ask Santa Muerte for help when they are in tough situations, like needing protection from bad luck, or needing help with a job search. People also hope that she will bring them good luck in their lives.