The Zincali - An Account of the Gypsies of Spain,by George Borrow
gypsies believe in reincarnation Gypsies are also known as Zigani in Russia; Zingarri in Turkey and Persia; Zigeuner in Germany; Zincali in Spain; Gypsies or Gitanos in England and Spain; Bohemians in France (Bohemia was one of the first countries in civilized Europe that they made an appearance) "From time immemorial the female gypsies of Moscow have been much addicted to the vocal art, and bands or quires of them have sung for pay in the halls of the nobility or up;on the boards of the theatre." both sexes are great theives Roumouni was a major gathering place of the gypsies after crossing the Danube In England the covered cart and little tent is their home and they rarely stay in one place more than three days When they first arrived in England they were persecuted in an attempt to exterminate them. Being a gypsy was a crime worthy of death. Many were killed. the entire race has professed an ability with sorcery Sorcery tends to be within the female realm "It is therefore not surprising that in the 15th and 16th centuries, when a belief in sorcery was supported by the laws of all Europe, these people were regarded as practisers of sorcery, and punised as such. . ."
gypsies believe in reincarnation
