Re: [EK] Re:native american persona?

[Gwynyth@aol.com]

Poster: Gwynyth@aol.com

In a message dated 97-03-24 20:46:58 EST, redline@shore.intercom.net (Stephen
Mumford) writes:

<< 

You may be able to get by with a Mesoamerican persona (Aztec, for example)
because that barely squeeks in the late edges of what's considered
'period'.  Mnay aztec minor nobles were sent to Spain after the Conquest
(mostly as 'curios', unfortunately), so you could create a plausible
explanation.  Still would be tough, but it'd be a challenge for you if
you're interested.

 As far as North American Indians go, I doubt you'd be able to do that, as
 pronounce contact wasn't until a little later, I believe. >>

I heard that in 1614, Captain Thomas Hunt captured 20 Patuxet and 7 Nauset
Indians and sold them as slaves in Spain.  One of these was Squanto, who
escaped, made his way to England, and eventually, back home.  He met the
founders of the Plymouth colony in 1621.   This is just past our period, but
perhaps there were earlier incidents as well. It might be worth looking into.

Gwyneth ni Aidan o'Cinnfhaolaigh

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