Witchcraft in the Southwest: Spanish and Indian

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Witchcraft in the Southwest: Spanish and Indian Supernaturalism on the Rio Grande

"Occasionally a truly remarkable book appears-one that takes a topic in need of discussion, thoroughly researches it, and presents credible results in a fascinating and extremely well manner. Witchcraft in the Southwest is such a volume, and as such, is a must for all readers, be they scholars, students, or others. . . . The volume devotes equal time to Spanish and Indian supernaturalism along the Rio Grande. Opening with a succinct review of the meaning and evolution of witchcraft in Europe and Spain, Simmons establishes the existence of many similar beliefs among native inhabitants of the New World. Moving chronologically to Spanish colonization, the author vividly conveys Spanish reactions to Pueblo life and religion, the fears of witches and other supernatural forces that plagued Spanish colonists. . . . Emphasizing the beliefs and nature of witchcraft rather than the actual mechanics (which are secret), he follows Hispanic communities into the late 19th century. . . . Readers learn how witchcraft fits into the Pueblo world view and how it compares and contrasts with European and Spanish varieties in such areas as motivation, types, powers, beliefs and means of acquisition. . . . Simmons' study provides a needed overview and one that is carefully based on available ethnohistorical documents and credible anthropological data."-American Indian Quarterly A professional historian, author, editor, and translator, Marc Simmons has published numerous books and monographs on the Southwest as well as articles in more than twenty scholarly and popular journals.

Country	USA
Author	Marc Simmons
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Bison Books
EAN	9780803291164
Edition	1st
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0803291167
Label	Bison Books
Manufacturer	Bison Books
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	184
PublicationDate	1980-03
Publisher	Bison Books
Studio	Bison Books
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Witchcraft in the Southwest: Spanish and Indian Supernaturalism on the Rio Grande

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