Nagualism. a Study in Native American Folk-Lore And History
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" ' Be not afraid,' he exclaimed, 'of their cannons and their forts ; for among the many to whom I have taught the arts of magic (el arte de hru- jeria) there are fifteen chosen ones, marvelous experts, who by their mystic power will enter the fortress, slay the sentinels, and throw open the gates to our warriors. I sliall take the leaves of the sacred tree, and folding them Into trumpets, I shall call to the four winds of heaven, and a multitude of fighting men will hasten to our aid.' "* Saj'...ing this, he took a sheet of paper, held it up to show that it was blank, folded it for a moment, and then spread it out covered with writing 1 This deft trick convinced his simple-minded hearers of the truth of his claims and they rushed to arms. He led them, clothed in the robe of the Virgin and with her crown on his head. But neither their enthusiasm nor their leader's art magic availed, and soon Jacinto and his followers fell victims to the stake and the gallows. After their death the dance of " the tiger," or of Chac-Mool — the '' ghost dance " of the Mayas — was prohibited ; and the use of the sacred drum — the favorite in- strument of the native priests — was forbidden.")" In fact, wherever we have any full accounts of the revolts against the Spanish domination during the three centuries of its existence in New Spain, we can manifestly trace the guiding fingers of the powerful though hidden hand of Nagualism.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
" ' Be not afraid,' he exclaimed, 'of their cannons and their forts ; for among the many to whom I have taught the arts of magic (el arte de hru- jeria) there are fifteen chosen ones, marvelous experts, who by their mystic power will enter the fortress, slay the sentinels, and throw open the gates to our warriors. I sliall take the leaves of the sacred tree, and folding them Into trumpets, I shall call to the four winds of heaven, and a multitude of fighting men will hasten to our aid.' "* Saj'...ing this, he took a sheet of paper, held it up to show that it was blank, folded it for a moment, and then spread it out covered with writing 1 This deft trick convinced his simple-minded hearers of the truth of his claims and they rushed to arms. He led them, clothed in the robe of the Virgin and with her crown on his head. But neither their enthusiasm nor their leader's art magic availed, and soon Jacinto and his followers fell victims to the stake and the gallows. After their death the dance of " the tiger," or of Chac-Mool — the '' ghost dance " of the Mayas — was prohibited ; and the use of the sacred drum — the favorite in- strument of the native priests — was forbidden.")" In fact, wherever we have any full accounts of the revolts against the Spanish domination during the three centuries of its existence in New Spain, we can manifestly trace the guiding fingers of the powerful though hidden hand of Nagualism.
What to read after Nagualism. a Study in Native American Folk-Lore And History?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Brinton, Daniel Garrison, 1837-1899 to read onlineMoreLess
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