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