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April 10, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

Loving Sorcery (Hechiceria) in the Andes of the 18th Century

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ACAlfredo Santiago Culleton

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This article reveals the cultural significance of love spells among women in 18th-century Peru, suggesting broader social connections.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the cultural and social roles of love sorcery practices among women in the Andes during the 18th century.
  • Analysis of inquisitorial records from the Court of the Peruvian Inquisition
  • Examination of love spells and witchcraft practices
  • Contextualization of social and cultural implications for women across different backgrounds
  • Witchcraft and love spells were common among various female groups, including aristocrats and Native Americans
  • Inquisitorial processes predominantly focused on love spells rather than heresy
  • Female sorcery practices highlighted the connections between diverse women in colonial cities

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Alfredo Santiago Culleton (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d893a86c1944d70ce04a34https://doi.org/10.3390/rel17040459
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