Great Grim Reaper (Death) : Myth and legend

Today we’re going to plunge you into the trials and tribulations of the myths and legends surrounding the Great Grim Reaper: the most famous depiction of death . He is often depicted as a skeleton wrapped in a long veil and holding a long,...

Santa Muerte: The Mexican Grim Reaper!

There are said to be between 2,000 and 10,000 saints worldwide (according to the Catholic Church, a “saint” is a person who lives in heaven). Of these saints, however, only a few are remembered and celebrated, while others have been forgotten...

La Catrina: Origin & History (La Calavera Garbancera)

Colorful and elegant , the skull became a festive symbol of Dia de los Muertos. But his original creation had a meaning beyond the fatality of death. The Catrina Calavera is a ubiquitous image during Day of the Dead. She is a figure of Mexican folk culture and part of...