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Columbus's Initial Views on Natives
- Columbus saw the indigenous people as both physically appealing and as potential slaves.
- He aimed to convert them to Christianity and make them view all white people as divine.
Misunderstood Gift Exchanges
- Columbus believed natives engaged in gift exchanges assuming mutual respect.
- He underestimated the cultural value of their gifts, focusing mainly on small gold items.
Divine Visitor Perceptions
- Some indigenous people possibly believed Columbus and his men were divine visitors.
- These beliefs might be linked to prophecies, akin to an apocalyptic or rapture-like expectation.