The Rest Is History 498. Evita: The Mystery of the Missing Body (Part 5)
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Sep 25, 2024 The podcast dives into the haunting journey of Eva Perón's embalmed body and the eerie sightings reported across Argentina. It discusses the bizarre preservation process and how her legacy continues to stir up cultural and political debates. The unraveling of Colonel Perón's personal life post-Eva reveals a complex web of political turmoil and authoritarianism. The surreal circumstances of her burial and the strange events surrounding her remains add an uncanny twist to the narrative. Evita's mystery remains a pivotal force in Argentina’s history.
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Perón's Visits
- Juan Perón visited Evita's embalmed body three times after her death.
- He described her looking like wax, with a special radiance, as if asleep.
Necrophiliac Politics
- Evita's embalmed body became a focal point of Argentina's necrophiliac politics.
- The bizarre events surrounding her corpse fueled myths, legends, and propaganda.
Evita's Cult
- The cult of Evita intensified after her death, with reported sightings of her face.
- Schools even taught prayers to "Our Little Mother" Evita, blurring lines with religious figures.
