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Brett Hendrickson concludes this essay (2014) by reviewing three ways of interpreting the movement of some curanderismo/as to emphasize the indigenous aspect of curanderismo’s hybridity.

1. Create a map with these three headings (IN CAPS BELOW).
   • REDISCOVERY: “this is an exciting rediscovery of a secret indigenous past that has remained hidden for centuries.” (Hendrickson 2014:81)
   • INAUTHENTIC: “this cannot possibly be a true reclamation because it is highly unlikely that there is unsullied access to a wise and spiritual Aztec past in modern Mexico, much less in the United States.”
   • TRADITIONAL: “this renewed commitment to celebrate the indigenous element of mestizo history is congruent with curanderismo because, like the tradition’s other modalities, this narrative is restoring wholeness.”
2. Then note 2-3 details from the essay that explain why some people take one of the other of these interpretations.
3. OPTIONAL: You may add 1-2 personal notes about the essay or your interpretation of this emphasis of the indigenous aspect of curanderismo.