Shaman (Noun)
Meaning
In societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The village elder was revered as a shaman, believed to possess the power to communicate with the spirits of the land.
- In many indigenous cultures, the shaman is responsible for guiding the deceased to the afterlife through ritual and ceremony.
- The shaman's role in the community was multifaceted, serving as healer, spiritual advisor, and mediator between the physical and spiritual realms.
- The tribe sought out the shaman's expertise to interpret the omens and portents that foretold of an impending drought.
- During the ritual, the shaman entered a trance-like state, allowing the spirits to channel their wisdom and guidance through her.