Os santos populares em Manaus: uma análise a partir da geografia cultural

Abstract

The work aims to analyze the relationship of Cultural Geography with the phenomenon of popular "saints" in Manaus, seeking to describe concepts for the development and understanding of research. It also seeks to relate the Phenomenology of Religion with the popular “saints” in such a way that the reader is interested in the theme presented and an understanding of how these phenomena appear in the popular view of religion. The history of these people, considered “holy” by the population, needs to be told within the historical and social context in which they find themselves today. The theme has as its method the Phenomenological based on qualitative research from the bibliographic study through memories, narratives and documents. Within Phenomenology are some key concepts for a better understanding of the research. The results use concepts of Culture, Cultural Geography, Phenomenology and Phenomenology of Religion as well as the history of the “popular saints described and the acts of devotion by the population”. Finally, through the study carried out, it was possible to reach the conclusion that popular faith is present today even though it has been years after the events occurred and that Culture is a fundamental part in the development of life in society. Keywords: Culture, Cultural Geography. Phenomenology, Phenomenology of Religion. Popular saints.