La Santa Muerte (folk saint)

La Santa Muerte, or Saint Death, is a folk saint venerated primarily in Mexico and among Latin American communities. Represented as a skeletal figure often dressed in robes, she embodies death and is believed to offer protection, healing, and guidance to her devotees. Unlike Catholic saints, her worship is informal and personalized, often involving altars and offerings. Followers turn to her for assistance in matters like love, health, and justice, regardless of social or religious backgrounds. Her veneration reflects a pragmatic approach to mortality and life's uncertainties, emphasizing acceptance of death as an integral part of existence.