New Mexico Death Rituals
eBook - ePub

New Mexico Death Rituals

A History

  1. 214 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

New Mexico Death Rituals

A History

About this book

A look at the Land of Enchantment's burial customs, from the Pueblo Indians and Spanish colonists to Jewish immigrants and American veterans.

New Mexico's harsh terrain, countless wars and epidemics were a challenging and fascinating environment for the many cultures and peoples who settled there. When tragedy struck, their faith and religious rituals allowed them to mourn, celebrate and commemorate their dead. From Pueblo Indians and Spanish colonists to Jewish immigrants and American veterans, many old traditions have endured and blended into modern society. The area is also home to many unique death sites, including the graves of Smokey Bear and Billy the Kid, and the largest contemporary collection of human bones in the world. Author Ana Pacheco guides you through the history of Christmas death rituals, roadside descansos, communal smallpox graves, Civil War memorials and more.</

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Introduction
  8. 1. Death’s Cultural Connection
  9. 2. Death Markers
  10. 3. The Life of Death
  11. 4. RIP
  12. 5. Beneath the Surface
  13. 6. Never to Be Forgotten
  14. 7. Disease and Demise
  15. 8. Rituals of a Different Kind
  16. 9. Day of the Dead
  17. Bibliography
  18. About the Author