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epräsentieren. In Guatemala selbst wird er für touristische Zwecke
vermarktet. Gegen Bezahlung dürfen Fotos gemacht werden und in
fast jedem Freitzeitgestaltungsprogramm der zahlreichen
Sprachschulen ist der Besuch eines Maximón ein fixer Bestandteil.
Thomas Hart betrachtet die zahlreichen Webseiten über San Simón
jedoch mit Mißfallen. Er betont die spezielle Behandlung, die San
Simón benötigt.
„San Simón is more delicate, more strict, demanding. He needs his
proper treatment in other way he becomes very angry.“ 159
Weiters weist er auf die eventuellen Gefahren des spirituellen
Mißbrauchs hin.
„San Simón on WebPages. Such things are dangerous and should
not be done, because they are very disrespectful. An Italian
Anthropologist 10 years ago, the Mayan priest gave him a little
image of San Simón, he took him back to Italy and then he had a
big car crash. He was left not very well, lost his job and his wife. He
was sure it was upon San Simon and he sent him back. Such
things are delicate. A lot of Anthropologist are not respectful, they
are touching things apart they are not dedicated to. There are little
images of San Simon and people would never dream to buy one, he
need a special treatment, special offer twice every week till the end
of their lives. It’s a delicate thing I wouldn’t have one here. Little
San Simon amulets are sold on the internet as well.“ 160
Das Angebot von Maximon Amuletten dürfte ein fixer Artikel im
„größten Warenhaus“ der Welt sein:
159 TH 130801, 030ff.
160 TH 130801, 084ff.
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