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

Description: Witchcraft in the Southwest by Marc Simmons A monograph on the Southwest. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography 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. Review "Occasionally a truly remarkable book appearsoone 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."oAmerican Indian Quarterly "The narrative abounds in gothic tales of the bizarre, made more intriguing because European black arts became intertwined with native cults of animal worship, superstitions, herbalism and myths. The witch craze which seized three pueblos, Nambe, Zuni and Pecos, is graphically reported... A concluding chapter discusses the legacy that still lingers on the contemporary scene. It all makes for fascinating reading."oWestways Magazine Review Text ""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 ""The narrative abounds in gothic tales of the bizarre, made more intriguing because European black arts became intertwined with native cults of animal worship, superstitions, herbalism and myths. The witch craze which seized three pueblos, Namb, Zui and Pecos, is graphically reported. . . . A concluding chapter discusses the legacy that still lingers on the contemporary scene. It all makes for fascinating reading.""-- Westways Magazine Review Quote "The narrative abounds in gothic tales of the bizarre, made more intriguing because European black arts became intertwined with native cults of animal worship, superstitions, herbalism and myths. The witch craze which seized three pueblos, Namb Details ISBN0803291167 Author Marc Simmons Short Title WITCHCRAFT IN THE SOUTHWEST Language English ISBN-10 0803291167 ISBN-13 9780803291164 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1980 Subtitle Spanish and Indian Supernaturalism on the Rio Grande Country of Publication United States Residence Cerrillos, NM, US Illustrations Illus., map Imprint Bison Books Place of Publication Nebraska DOI 10.1604/9780803291164 UK Release Date 1980-03-01 AU Release Date 1980-03-01 NZ Release Date 1980-03-01 US Release Date 1980-03-01 Pages 184 Publisher University of Nebraska Press Publication Date 1980-03-01 DEWEY 133.40979 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159499884;

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