
Chapters 2 and 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer
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The Metacian Tower, a Spanish Sword Dancer
The witch's tower and the metacian keep are mentioned. The name comes from Spanish sword dancers who wear masks, mirroring the masked torturers that actually live in the castle. It is now after the natives converted to Christianity used as a dance that venerates saints or Jesus. We learn that the witches are known for having some sort of supernatural poweror at least saying they have a supernatural power or premonition.
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