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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > Witchcraft
The little-studied witchcraft trial that took place at Abiquiu, New
Mexico, between 1756 and 1766 is the centerpiece of this book. The
witchcraft outbreak took place less than a century after the Pueblo
Revolt and symbolized a resistance by the Genzaros (hispanicized
Indians) of Abiquiu to forced Christianization.
The Abiquiu Genzaro land grant where the witchcraft outbreak
occurred was the crown jewel of Governor Vlez Cachupns plan to
achieve peace for the early New Mexican colonists. They were caught
between the Pueblo Indians' resistance to Christianization and
raids by the nomadic indio barbaros that threatened the existence
of the colony. Thanks mainly to the governor's strategy, peace was
achieved with the Comanches and Utes, the Pueblo Indians retained
their religious ceremonies, and the Abiqui Pueblo land grant
survived and flourished.
"The Witches of Abiquiu" is the story of a polarizing event in
New Mexico history equal in importance to the Salem witchcraft
trials of 1692.
While the evolution of contemporary Witchcraft has produced many
powerful variations, traditional Wicca can offer unique experiences
for spiritual seekers. This book explores structured, coven-based
styles of Wicca, in which the practitioners typically trace
initiatory lineages back to Wicca s early founders. Exploring
covens, initiations, lineages, practices, ethics, and more,
Traditional Wicca shares tips and ideas on how to get the most from
this profound approach to Witchcraft. Discover how to recognize
healthy, reputable covens. Learn how to navigate the process of
asking for training and succeeding in an outer court. This book
also includes contributions from several practitioners, providing
first-person perspectives on what it s like to be on the
traditional Wiccan path.
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