Superstitions and Beliefs Among the Spanish-Speaking People of New Mexico

Author

Benjamin S. Moya

Publication Date

5-24-1940

Abstract

In the thesis covering the following pages the author has given a definition and an analysis of superstition and its function in folk society. He has attempted to make certain comparisons of superstitions and beliefs prevalent in New Mexico with those of other regions which abound in popular superstition, particularly those prevalent in Spain and Mexico. To do this there is a presented a collection of superstitions found among Spanish-speaking people in New Mexico, critical remarks concerning several of these beliefs are made, and all attempt to trade the origin of others is undertaken.

Degree Name

Spanish (MA)

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Spanish and Portuguese

First Committee Member (Chair)

A. L. Campa

Second Committee Member

Dorothy Woodward

Third Committee Member

F. M. Kercherville

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Moya, Benjamin S.. "Superstitions and Beliefs Among the Spanish-Speaking People of New Mexico." (1940). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/span_etds/73