The Venezuelan phrase "Yo no creo en brujas, pero de que vuelan, vuelan" (I don’t believe in witches, but they do fly) serves as the foundation for Michaelle Ascencio’s profound exploration of Venezuela's spiritual landscape. In her book, De que vuelan, vuelan: Imaginarios religiosos venezolanos , Ascencio dives into the complex "baroque" world of Venezuelan faith, where official dogma and folk traditions blur into a unique cultural identity. A Mirror of Venezuelan Identity
Ascencio, an anthropologist, argues that to understand the Venezuelan personality, one must look at their devotions. The book is not merely a collection of myths but a serious study of how religion permeates daily life. It addresses the simultaneous existence of multiple belief systems, showing how a person might attend Catholic Mass in the morning and consult a SanterÃa practitioner in the afternoon. The Pillars of Popular Belief De que vuelan, vuelan-holaebook.pdf
: A version of the faith that focuses on saints as personal mediators, often blending with indigenous and African influences. The Venezuelan phrase "Yo no creo en brujas,
Faith and Folklore: Exploring Michaelle Ascencio's De que vuelan, vuelan The book is not merely a collection of
: The significant rise and integration of Caribbean spiritual practices into the urban Venezuelan fabric.
 
 
 
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