Santa Muerte T-shirt (White Print)
Santa Muerte is said to have evolved from the fusing of Spanish Catholic mythology and indigenous Mexican paganism. In Europe, Death and other personifications of death have been worshipped in times of great wars or epidemics when many lives were lost. The Aztecs worshipped Mictecacihuatl, a female skeleton that personified death. Despite the Catholic Church and the Mexican government’s official rejection of the Santa Muerte cult in Mexico, there’s no denying the popularity and fervor of her followers.
Drug houses have been found with shrines to Santa Muerte. In 2012, eight people were arrested for performing human sacrifice in her honour. Many cartels paint themselves as messiahs for Santa Muerte, giving their foot soldiers religious reasons to follow them. Despite a reputation as a death cult for criminals and drug traffickers, Santa Muerte has taken on an increasingly prominent and polemic role in the Day of the Dead festivities. Also known as the Bony Lady, the followers of Santa Muerte say her appeal lies in her non-judgemental nature and her supposed ability to grant wishes in return for pledges or offerings.
Printed on Bella Canvas shirts, Iron Age Aesthetics shirts are soft but sturdy. Printed to order, and shipped out of the USA, if war or the apocalyptic calamity breaks out, expect shipping delays! Stock sometimes fluctuates, if we do not have your size at this time, please check back soon The ringspun cotton t-shirts fit well in the biceps, shoulders, and chest for a more athletic look. Wash in cold water and hang, or machine dry on “delicate” to maintain proper size. (Heather-coloured shirts have a higher poly blend, so tend to have less shrinkage).
.: 100% Airlume combed and ringspun cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors)
.: Light fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²))
.: Retail fit
.: Tear away label
.: Runs true to size