A Halloween Bruja.

An essay about the magical efficacy of stereotypical iconic witches like a Puerto Rican bruja or witch healer, is presented. Topics mentioned include the shapeshifting power of a Spiritist witch healer, the personal sacrifices of brujas in the process of healing and sharing their spiritual power wit...

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Publicado en:Magic, Ritual & Witchcraft Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 208 - 226
Autor principal: ROMBERG, RAQUEL
Formato: Essay
Publicado: University of Pennsylvania Press Winter2016
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