Mexico City. / 08.23.2022 18:51:00
It is likely that throughout your life you have heard the phrase “The devil is loose” as part of the popular lexicon, however, this is related to August 24, San Bartolo Day, date on which older adults and the Catholic Church recommend the population to remain locked up at home to stay safe, but do you know why that is?
August 24: The pranks that the devil gets up to this day
According to the legend, At 11:00 p.m. on August 23, the devil takes to the streets to cause accidents and mischief which can lead to fatal consequences. Therefore, it is recommended not to play with fire or water, as well as with weapons such as knives or machetes. also se warns that those who go to the fields may witness strange events like snakes and snakes walking standing still.
Also, caves become portals of timesince if a person enters one during this day, they will be trapped for years, which they will not be able to detect until they leave, when they observe that everyone around them has aged.
It is also believed that the devil takes the opportunity to transform into a handsome and chivalrous man, whose purpose is to conquer women to make them disappear. In the same way, it dries the plants in its path with urine.
The sign to know if the devil is already free is in the sky; a strong storm begins accompanied by lightning and winds.
What is the origin of San Bartolo Day?
San Bartolome He was an apostle of Jesus, owner of the Chicama valley, which sheltered inordinate wealth. For the above, the devil was envious of him and his privilegesso one day he challenged him to a race, arguing that the winner would keep everything.
People say that at first the race was very closea situation that changed when arriving at Mount Gaspañe, a place where the devil obtained a great advantage, a situation before which San Bartolo implored God for divine help, which was granted, managing to double the advantage that the devil had over him.
For its part, the devil tried to reach Bartolomé, although he did not achieve the feat and fell into a river, died in the area; It is said that when the rivers rise in volume, it is possible to observe the devil’s tail. Every August 24 the evil one comes out to avenge his death.
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