The Salem Witch Trials is one of the most famous cases of witchcraft in the United States, but few people are familiar with the witch trials that happened in Abiquiú, NM in the 1700’s. In this episode we’ll talk about some of the events that led up to the church getting involved, the results of the Church’s investigation, and how the inquisition punished those who had been accused of witchcraft. Listen to hear this fascinating story! Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @GreetingsTAC, email us at GreetingsTAC@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 915-317-6669 if you have a story to share with us. If you like the show, leave us a review, tell a friend, and subscribe!
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Sources: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/in-1760s-witchcraft-gripped-abiqui/article_10f3c77e-1ac2-11eb-beab-630f9a188581.html
https://www.intermountainhistories.org/items/show/631
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/new-mexicos-history-of-witchcraft-and-sorcery/
https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6618d1jf
https://www.britannica.com/story/how-rye-bread-may-have-caused-the-salem-witch-trials
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