Monica's story: the woman shipped from Ghana to Portugal in 1556 to stand trial for using traditional medicine
[The Africa news - Africa] - 4/09/2025
Share article Print article Standing before the Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal in 1556, Monica Fernandes, a woman from the coast of modern-day Ghana, was accused of casting malevolent spells and making pacts with demons. Her crime? Seeking a traditional Akan remedy for a simple cat bite. The
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