Dead: Mary

: Catholic and Orthodox traditions debate whether Mary died a natural death before her Assumption or was taken to heaven while still living.

: Some stories trace the figure back to a young girl named Mary who was accidentally buried alive while in a coma. In these versions, her spirit is said to be trapped in a state of perpetual agony and rage, seeking revenge for her family's negligence. Dead Mary

The idea of a "dead" or "resurrected" Mary also permeates literature, most notably in the life and works of . : Catholic and Orthodox traditions debate whether Mary