The Untold Story of El Niño Fidencio
The Untold Story of El Niño Fidencio

Author: Juan Carlos Mendoza

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-12-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Book Description: Embark on a profound journey into the heart of Mexican spirituality with "The Untold Story of El Niño Fidencio" The Spiritual Odyssey of El Niño Fidencio." In this meticulously researched and evocatively written exploration, we unveil the mystique surrounding the life and legacy of El Niño Fidencio, a humble healer who became a guiding light in the spiritual landscape of post-revolutionary Mexico. Synopsis: In the tranquil town of Espinazo, a child named Fidencio found solace in the sacred landscapes that would shape his destiny. As he matured, so too did his spiritual gifts, and his journey unfolded into a tapestry of faith, compassion, and profound healing. Through the convergence of indigenous wisdom and Catholicism, El Niño Fidencio emerged as a beacon of hope during a transformative era in Mexican history. Key Features: Historical Odyssey: Delve into the historical backdrop of post-revolutionary Mexico, where societal shifts and cultural dynamics provided fertile ground for the emergence of El Niño Fidencio. Cultural Syncretism: Witness the harmonious blend of indigenous traditions and Catholicism as Fidencio navigates the complexities of syncretic spirituality, offering healing to those seeking solace. Miracles and Teachings: Explore the profound miracles attributed to Fidencio and the core tenets of his spiritual philosophy, revealing the transformative impact of his teachings on the lives of his followers. Preservation of Legacy: Uncover the meticulous archival efforts dedicated to preserving Fidencio's legacy, including letters, diaries, and photographs that provide intimate glimpses into his world. Contemporary Influence: Examine how El Niño Fidencio's influence persists in modern times, shaping spiritual movements, inspiring healers, and fostering a sense of cultural continuity. In "The Untold Story of El Niño Fidencio", we invite you to traverse the sacred paths walked by El Niño Fidencio and discover the enduring resonance of his wisdom. This book is not merely a historical account but a spiritual odyssey that invites readers to explore the healing legacy of a humble soul who touched the hearts of generations.

Freak Inheritance
Freak Inheritance

Author: Rosemarie Garland-Thomson

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2024-08-27

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0197691137

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In Freak Inheritance, both leading authors and emerging voices use cutting-edge disability and cultural theories to expose the operations of eugenicist thought in historical and contemporary culture. It is the follow-up to the field-defining Freakery: Cultural Spectacles of the Extraordinary Body (1996).

Curandero
Curandero

Author: Eliseo “Cheo” Torres

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2014-08-15

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0826336418

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Eliseo Torres, known as "Cheo," grew up in the Corpus Christi area of Texas and knew, firsthand, the Mexican folk healing practiced in his home and neighborhood. Later in life, he wanted to know more about the plants and rituals of curanderismo. Torres's story begins with his experiences in the Mexican town of Espinazo, the home of the great curandero El Niño Fidencio (1899-1939), where Torres underwent life-changing spiritual experiences. He introduces us to some of the major figures in the tradition, discusses some of the pitfalls of teaching curanderismo, and concludes with an account of a class he taught in which curanderos from Cuernavaca, Mexico, shared their knowledge with students. Part personal pilgrimage, part compendium of medical knowledge, this moving book reveals curanderismo as both a contemplative and a medical practice that can offer new approaches to ancient problems. From Curandero ". . . for centuries, rattlesnakes were eaten to prevent any number of conditions and illnesses, including arthritis and rheumatism. In Mexico and in other Latin American countries, rattlesnake meat is actually sold in capsule form to treat impotence and even to treat cancer. Rattlesnake meat is also dried and ground and sprinkled into open wounds and body sores to heal them, and a rattlesnake ointment is made that is applied to aches and pains as well."

The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti
The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti

Author: Rafael Schacter

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2013-09-03

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 0300199422

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DIVAn authoritative guide to the most significant artists, schools, and styles of street art and graffiti around the world/div

Infusions of Healing
Infusions of Healing

Author: Joie Davidow

Publisher: Touchstone

Published: 1999-10-05

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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This treasury of Mexican-American herbal medicine presents hundreds of safe, effective herbal treatments for everyday ailments--teas, liniments, compresses, salves, and soothing baths for headaches, colds, fevers, digestive problems, menstrual cramps, and aches and pains. In addition, more than 200 herbs are cataloged and cross-referenced. 10 line drawings.

Read, Listen, Tell
Read, Listen, Tell

Author: Sophie McCall

Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press

Published: 2017-05-26

Total Pages: 617

ISBN-13: 1771123028

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“Don’t say in the years to come that you would have lived your life differently if only you had heard this story. You’ve heard it now.” —Thomas King, in this volume Read, Listen, Tell brings together an extraordinary range of Indigenous stories from across Turtle Island (North America). From short fiction to as-told-to narratives, from illustrated stories to personal essays, these stories celebrate the strength of heritage and the liveliness of innovation. Ranging in tone from humorous to defiant to triumphant, the stories explore core concepts in Indigenous literary expression, such as the relations between land, language, and community, the variety of narrative forms, and the continuities between oral and written forms of expression. Rich in insight and bold in execution, the stories proclaim the diversity, vitality, and depth of Indigenous writing. Building on two decades of scholarly work to centre Indigenous knowledges and perspectives, the book transforms literary method while respecting and honouring Indigenous histories and peoples of these lands. It includes stories by acclaimed writers like Thomas King, Sherman Alexie, Paula Gunn Allen, and Eden Robinson, a new generation of emergent writers, and writers and storytellers who have often been excluded from the canon, such as French- and Spanish-language Indigenous authors, Indigenous authors from Mexico, Chicana/o authors, Indigenous-language authors, works in translation, and “lost“ or underappreciated texts. In a place and time when Indigenous people often have to contend with representations that marginalize or devalue their intellectual and cultural heritage, this collection is a testament to Indigenous resilience and creativity. It shows that the ways in which we read, listen, and tell play key roles in how we establish relationships with one another, and how we might share knowledges across cultures, languages, and social spaces.

Devoted to Death
Devoted to Death

Author: R. Andrew Chesnut

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0190633328

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R. Andrew Chesnut offers a fascinating portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk saint's supernatural powers appeal to millions of Latin Americans and immigrants in the U.S. Devotees believe the Bony Lady (as she is affectionately called) to be the fastest and most effective miracle worker, and as such, her statuettes and paraphernalia now outsell those of the Virgin of Guadalupe and Saint Jude, two other giants of Mexican religiosity. In particular, Chesnut shows Santa Muerte has become the patron saint of drug traffickers, playing an important role as protector of peddlers of crystal meth and marijuana; DEA agents and Mexican police often find her altars in the safe houses of drug smugglers. Yet Saint Death plays other important roles: she is a supernatural healer, love doctor, money-maker, lawyer, and angel of death. She has become without doubt one of the most popular and powerful saints on both the Mexican and American religious landscapes.