Religion- Folk Catholicism
Epithets/Titles- Lady Sebastienne, Lady of the Shadows, Lady of the Night, Lady of the Seven Powers, White Girl, Skinny Lady
Nature- Opinions radically differ on this subject mainly because Saint Death does not have a wholly benevolent nature. Most say that she is a saint or an eighth Archangel. A more likely theory put forward by a small number of her followers is that she is a fallen angel attempting to redeem herself in the eyes of the Christian God.
Roles- Folk Saint (Patron of LGTB community, prostitutes, the impoverished, police officers, smugglers, drug dealers, taxi drivers, bar owners, bicycle messengers, soldiers, and Mariachi players)
Feast Days- November 1st and August 15th
Offerings- Candles, image vestments, tobacco, flowers, fruit, incense, water, alcohol, coins, and candies.
Symbols- Scythe, Scales, Hourglass, Owl, Oil Lamp, and Globe
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