Devoted to death : Santa Muerte, the skeleton saint / R. Andrew Chesnut

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction. Blue candle for powers of insight and concentration -- Brown candle for history and origins of the cult -- White candle for beliefs and practices -- Black candle for protection and harm -- Red candle for love and passion -- Gold candle for prosperity and abundance -- Purple candle for healing -- Green candle for law and justice -- Conclusion. Seven color candle for multiple miracles.

R. Andrew Chesnut offers a fascinating portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of dovotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk saint's supernatural powers appeal to millions of Latin Americans and immigrants to the U.S. In particular, Saint Death has become the patron saint of drug traffickers.