2. Martin Ocelotl
ο 1519 Martin Ocelotl was
imprisoned for a year by
Moctezuma for an unfavorable
prophecy .
ο In 1525, Ocelotl, already a
shaman, was baptized in
Tezcoco and named Martin
ο Too set in his ways to change
and too smart not to, Ocelotl
became skilled in Folk Healing.
ο His skill in divining made him
sought after by the Spanish as
well as indigenous peoples
3. Antonio De Gouveia
ο He was intelligent in alchemy and astrology. He
could also read fortunes.
ο Although he was a priest, he still studied
medicine. Hence his prosecution.
ο He revealed his rituals, stories and superstitions.
ο His inconsistent life shows the transformation
of religions
4. Miguel Hernandez
ο Miguel was one of the leading mulatto citizens
ο He started his own freight business after
working as a muleteer, having over 20 mules to
ship with by 1604
ο The Spaniards had an opposite stereotype of
Racial, but Miguel was successful and owned
good property for his family.
ο He was respected for his good virtue and fortune
