The danger of the sea in Southern Brazil and the ex-votos in the Church of Good Lord in Iguape – São Paulo

Introduction Votive offerings are an important part of the traditional religious symbols and practices in many Brazilian Atlantic coastal regions and frequently are on display publicly in those churches that are holy places for pilgrimages. Ex-votos can be defined as objects associated with or religious practices dedicated to a saint in fulfilment of a vow or of a received favour. Although ex-votos have been a focus of study in folklore since the 1930’s in Brazil, maritime ex-votos have still..