Among the Western Apache in Arizona, Accusations of Witchcraft Are

question 36

Multiple Choice

Among the Western Apache in Arizona, accusations of witchcraft are often shaken off by what tactic?

• A) Those accused may claim they were drunk and therefore not responsible for their anger.
• B) The accused may volunteer to undergo physical trials to prove their innocence.
• C) Those accused may move to a different village until the charges are forgotten in their home village.
• D) Those accused can shift blame to their meddling wives if male, or mothers-in-law if female.

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