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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 Santería practitioner in the afternoon. The Pillars of Popular Belief

: The growth of Protestant and Evangelical churches that compete with traditional folk and Catholic practices. Why It Matters De que vuelan, vuelan-holaebook.pdf

Faith and Folklore: Exploring Michaelle Ascencio's De que vuelan, vuelan Ascencio, an anthropologist, argues that to understand the

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 The Pillars of Popular Belief : The growth

: Perhaps the most iconic Venezuelan folk religion, centered around a mythical indigenous queen and the sacred mountain of Sorte.