Christians, Blasphemers, and Witches: Afro-Mexican Ritual Practice in the Seventeenth Century
In the seventeenth century, witchcraft was a prevalent belief in Europe and was frequently associated with black people. In the Americas, however, witchcraft was more closely associated with indigenous peoples, especially the Aztecs. Christians saw Afro-Mexican ritual practice as blasphemous and pagan, while non-Christians saw it as a legitimate form of religious expression. This tension ... Read More
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