Maximon

Maximon in Santiago Atitlan photographed by Jennifer Haas

Revered in the Highland towns of Guatemala , Maximon is a folk saint .He is not Christian and is not allowed in the church though once a year on Easter he becomes Judas and is hanged. HIs origins are obscure and many legends surround him. One offers him money, cigarettes and aguardiente. You may appeal to his darker side.