Maria da Conceição (d. 1798)

Maria da Conceição (died 1798, São Paulo), was an alleged Brazilian witch.[1]

Maria da Conceição was active as a cunning woman. She was known for her great knowledge of medicinal herbs, which she used to manufacture medicine for use in her work as a herbalist physician. She eventually came into conflict with a priest, Father Luis, who was opposed to herbal medicine.[2][3]

Father Luis accused her of heresy and witchcraft. Maria da Conceição was put on trial in accordance with the Portuguese law against witchcraft. She was judged guilty as charged, and executed by burning.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Lopes, Marcus (October 25, 2023). "Caça às bruxas: quem foram as mulheres queimadas em São Paulo pela Inquisição". ELLE Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  2. ^ Lima, Luiz Henrique. ANG 553 – "Mulheres bruxas". April 2, 2009. Lima 1. "The Witches in Brazil" (title in English)
  3. ^ Junqueira, Gabriela (October 31, 2020). "10 mulheres perseguidas durante a História por serem consideradas bruxas". Capricho (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  4. ^ "História do assassinato de mulheres acusadas de bruxaria". Conexão Mista. 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  5. ^ "Bruxaria no Brasil: 5 mulheres que foram acusadas de serem bruxas — e mortas injustamente". Aventuras na História (in Brazilian Portuguese). December 24, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
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