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Travels Amongst American Indians, Their Ancient Earthworks and Temples

Note 94 — Chapter XVIII · Departure from Uxmal.—Indian officials at Abalá.—Indian Ceremonies.—Worship of demons.—Baptismal customs.—Laws of the Emperor Charles V. for the government of the natives in Yucatan.—Superstitions.—An Indian Well.—Halt at night.—Merida.—Convent of the Conceptionistas.—Sisal.—The Basque brig Aguinaga.—Departure for Cuba and Florida.—Tampa.—Cedar Keys.—Buccaneers.—Shell Mounds.—Ancient Burial Mounds.—Florida Indians.

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For a description of this ceremony see Landa, chap. xxvi. “Manner of baptism in Yucatan. How it was celebrated.”

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