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Prosecution of witchcraft in San Luis Potosí

Date

1774-1776
Part of: II. Trials and Sentencing
Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries

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.

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Date
1774-1776
Inquisition Number
INQ-123
Genre/Physical Characteristic
Manuscript (handwritten)
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Related Location
San Luis Potosí (Mexico)

Metadata

Identifier
/repositories/3/archival_objects/1012327
Campus Location
Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries
Link to Finding Aid
https://archivesspace.library.nd.edu/repositories/3/resources/1631
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