in Oaxaca, the belief in Naguals as evil shape shifting witches is common in both indigenous and mestizo populations. According to Kaplan, the belief in animal spirit companions is exclusively indigenous. These is certain for some groups and communities, but for others, as the mixes, chinantecos, triquis or tacuates, the people that can control their nahual or alterego are also protectors of the people and the natural resources and culture of the community, and highly revered but also feared.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:43:48 +0000
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