The belives on the asphalt. Sacred sites as means of appropriation of the public space in México City

This paper explores how residents of México City appropriate public spaces by transforming local places into sacred sites.  This sacred quality is achieved by installing crucifixes, altars and niches for virgins and saints.  These symbols of folk religion not only adorn public sites, but also offer...

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Main Author: María Ana Portal
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Buenos Aires 2009-07-01
Series:Cuadernos de Antropología Social
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Online Access:http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/CAS/article/view/2776