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July 26, 2026American Antiquity

Magic and Migration among the Jornada Mogollon

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WWWilliam WalkerJBJudy BerrymanTCTuesday Critz

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This article explores migration influenced by religious movements and animism in the Jornada Mogollon culture.

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  • The aim is to analyze how magic and animism shape migration patterns and construction preferences in archaeology.
  • Case study of the Cottonwood Spring Pueblo Community (LA 175) in the North American Southwest.
  • Examined the interaction between northern migrants and local animistic practices in architecture and materials.
  • Focused on cultural exchange and religious influences in the context of migration.
  • Migrants from northern Jornada Mogollon coalesced in the Cottonwood area, preserving their animistic beliefs.
  • Continuity in artifacts and architectural practices was observed, showing cultural persistence despite migration.
  • Social relations with spirit beings influenced choices in construction materials and closure practices.

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Walker et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a962d3aea3239cd79464https://doi.org/10.1017/aaq.2026.10197
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