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Silence Allusions and Cultural References

When authors give shout outs to other great works, people, and events, it's usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Historical References

  • Alessandro Valignano (1.1, referenced throughout)
  • Christavao Ferreira (1.8, referenced throughout)
  • St. Francis Xavier (1.20)
  • Nero (1.25)
  • Bishop Cerqueira (2.5)
  • Gnecchi-Soldo Organtino (2.5)
  • Gil de Mata (2.6)
  • Miguel Matsuda (2.33)
  • Luis Frois (5.127)