Nagual

Saturday, December 9: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nagual, for the Toltecs of ancient Mexico meant shaman or guide to spirit.

EXEX and Nagual Jewelers Trunk Show at The Promenade at Westlake 2006

D. Joseph Bortoli, designer of Nagual will host a showcase of jewelry in M. Fredric MAN.

EXEX and Nagual Jewelers Trunk Show at The Promenade at Westlake 2006

Nagual has been featured in galleries and boutiques across the country in addition to showcases held in larger department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue.

EXEX and Nagual Jewelers Trunk Show at The Promenade at Westlake 2006

[59-*] “_Nagual_ -- el lugar, rincon, cajon, nambira, etc., donde guarda sus talismanes y trajes de encanta la bruja.”

Nagualism A Study in Native American Folk-lore and History Daniel Garrison Brinton 1868

The redoubtable magician was a little old man, _viejezuelo_, and when caught had in his possession a document giving the days of the year according to the European calendar, with the Nagual, which belonged to each one.

Nagualism A Study in Native American Folk-lore and History Daniel Garrison Brinton 1868

This is preceded by some diabolical ceremonies, after which they designate the field or other spot, where, after seven years shall have elapsed, the Nagual will appear to ratify the bargain.

Nagualism A Study in Native American Folk-lore and History Daniel Garrison Brinton 1868

He is told to embrace his Nagual tenderly, which, by some diabolical art, presents itself in an affectionate manner even though it be a ferocious beast, like a lion or a tiger.

Nagualism A Study in Native American Folk-lore and History Daniel Garrison Brinton 1868

As a punishment for such horrible crimes our Lord has permitted that they lose their life as soon as their Nagual is killed; and that they bear on their own bodies the wound or mark of the blow which killed it; as the curas of Chamula, Copainala and other places have assured us.

Nagualism A Study in Native American Folk-lore and History Daniel Garrison Brinton 1868

Devil had carnal relations with them, both as incubus and succubus, approaching them in the form of their Nagual; and there was one woman who remained in the forest a week with the demon in the form of her Nagual, acting toward him as does an infatuated woman toward her lover (como pudiera con su proprio amigo una muger amancebada).

Nagualism A Study in Native American Folk-lore and History Daniel Garrison Brinton 1868

Thus, with infernal cunning they persuade him that this Nagual is an angel of God, who will look after him and protect him in his after life.

Nagualism A Study in Native American Folk-lore and History Daniel Garrison Brinton 1868