2. Native Priest of Religious Cult
in Salamanca, Peru –
Worshipped God Sorimana
Spanish Fathers wanted to
convert them
saw their religion as witchcraft
and punished idolaters
17th Century, Sorimana cult
flourished again
Salamanca, Peru
3. Diego led Worships and rituals
in secrecy
Also worked as “mita” in the
gold mines
Never mixed prayer with magic
spells
Had an idol stone called
“guaca Sorimana”
Ancient Peru
mask and Idol
