Title: Guardians of Idolatry
Description: "A multidisciplinary, in-depth study of the Treatise of the Heathen Superstitions written by Hernando Ruiz de Alarcón in 1629 and the Manual for Ministers of These Indians written by Jacinto de la Serna in 1656. Provides insight into Postclassic Mesoamerican indigenous beliefs and religious practices with close readings of four nahualtocaitl incantations."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Aztecs, Indians of mexico, religion, Criticism and interpretation, Religion, Medicine, Indians of Mexico