Santiago Matamoros was the patron saint of the conquest and colonization of the Americas by Spain.
It's him that the Spanish summoned to convert Indigenous people to Christianity. Santiago was also believed to have miraculously helped Spanish Christians in their long struggle against the Caliphate of Cordoba, during the so-called “Reconquest”.
Over the centuries, Santiago Mataindios became syncretized with native deities, especially those associated with water (such as Tlaloc and Chaac), to the point of becoming the patron saint of rain and harvest.
He is an important historical character who could not be missing from our world of Mictlan.
On the basis of the concept art we showed you a while ago, our team has created a 3D model, highlighting his Hispanic knight attire and his distinctly Iberian features, with a touch of warrior majesty, but at the same time a serene semblance, appropriate to the image of the saint.
Do you think we should show Santiago Mataindios's face or keep it hidden out of respect? Let us know in the comments!
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