Práticas mágicas e sociedade nas Minas setecentistas
Um estudo a partir das devassas eclesiásticas (1721-1800)
Keywords:
Minas Gerais, magical practices, ecclesiastical inquisition
Abstract
This article studies the relationship between magic practices and society in Minas Gerais during the eighteenth century, pointing out conflicts and cultural dimensions. It is applied a statistical approach to the accusations of magical practices located in the ecclesiastical judicial enquires.