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Prosecution of witchcraft in San Luis Potosí, 1774-1776

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 33
Identifier: INQ-123

Scope and Contents

Inquisitorial trial concerning alleged witchcraft, with resulting illness and possible possession, by a woman named "San Juana" and her daughter Viviana. Denunciations by Maria de los Santos Tobar and others. The accused do not seem to have been found or interrogated. Testimony describes rural society and beliefs in the region of Potosí (Mexico), including expert opinion of a doctor confirming likely use of sorcery. Case dismissed of rlack of evidence in 1776.

Dates

  • Creation: 1774-1776

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Physical Description

72 folios; 32 cm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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