Medicine man
Medicine man
A Medicine man (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪsɪn mæn/) is a traditional healer or spiritual leader with a significant role in indigenous tribal societies.
Etymology
The term "Medicine man" is derived from the English language. The word "medicine" is derived from the Latin medicina, meaning "the healing art, medicine, a physician". The term "man" is derived from the Old English mann, meaning "human, person, man".
Role and Responsibilities
A Medicine man is responsible for the health of individuals and the tribe as a whole. They use a combination of rituals, herbs, and psychic phenomena to treat illness and maintain balance within the tribe. They are also often called upon to interpret dreams, solve personal problems, and predict future events.
Related Terms
- Shaman: A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among some peoples of northern Asia and North America. Typically such people enter a trance state during a ritual, and practice divination and healing.
- Herbalist: A practitioner of herbalism, using plants and plant extracts for medicinal purposes.
- Spiritual leader: A person who guides others in their spiritual journeys and practices.
- Indigenous tribes: Groups of indigenous peoples, often living in areas isolated from modern society.
- Rituals: A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
- Psychic phenomena: Events or experiences that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding, often associated with the human mind or consciousness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medicine man
- Wikipedia's article - Medicine man
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