Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and the origin of new expeditions: between shipwrecks, healing, and survival

In 1536, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca arrived in New Spain after an unexpected journey through the north of the continent. His account, full of encounters, shipwrecks, and healing rituals, aroused the interest of Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza and led to new expeditions in search of the regions he described. See the complete article here: Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and the origin of new expeditions: between shipwrecks, healing, and survival | XIKOOVA

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