A Transatlantic Tale of Monsters and Virgins: Our Lady of Sorrows and the Crocodile
In 1748, an image of Our Lady of Sorrows brought from Mexico by Marcos Torres, an <i>Indiano</i> born in Tenerife who made his fortune in New Spain, was enthroned with a festivity and sermon. The image of the Virgin was accompanied by a stuffed crocodile that can still be seen in the shr...
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/11/1385 |