Exploring Witchcraft in Mexico City

The video explores the intersection of Catholicism and witchcraft in Mexico City, focusing on the Sonora Witches Market. Anthropologist Dr. Anthony Zavaleta shares his 25-year research on the market, where witch doctors offer various magical services. The narrative follows Dr. Zavaleta's personal encounter with black magic during a research mission with healer Alberto Selenas. They discover a site with hexing rituals, leading to a cleansing ritual that challenges Dr. Zavaleta's scientific beliefs. The video highlights the persistent belief in witchcraft despite scientific skepticism.

What is the primary religion of most people in Mexico City?

• Hinduism

• Catholicism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Where can believers find tools for witchcraft in Mexico City?

• University campuses

• City parks

• Sonora witches' market

• Local churches

Who is Dr. Zavaleta studying with in his research on witchcraft?

• A local priest

• A university professor

• A Texas-based healer

• A government official

What did Dr. Zavaleta and his team discover during their mission?

• A new species of plant

• An ancient manuscript

• A hidden treasure

• A hexing ritual site

What was the emotional impact on Dr. Zavaleta after discovering the hexing ritual?

• He was amused

• He was horrified

• He was excited

• He felt indifferent

What did Dr. Zavaleta agree to undergo after his experience with black magic?

• A public interview

• A legal consultation

• A cleansing ritual

• A medical check-up

What is the Spanish term for the cleansing ritual Dr. Zavaleta underwent?

• Limpieza

• Luz

• Llamada

• Limia

What did Dr. Zavaleta's experience challenge?

• His financial stability

• His physical health

• His scientific beliefs

• His social status

What does Dr. Zavaleta's story suggest about the relationship between science and the supernatural?

• Science sometimes fails to explain the supernatural

• The supernatural is a myth

• Science always explains the supernatural

• The supernatural is irrelevant

What is a common belief about witchcraft among those who practice it?

• It is very real

• It is purely fictional

• It is a form of entertainment

• It is a scientific study