shamaness
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- noun
- /ˈʃɑːməˌnɛs/
:
chamana
- She is an American shamaness, a woman warrior.
Examples
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This candidate is born in a larch tree and raised by a one-eyed, one-handed, one-legged spirit shamaness, who then feeds the neophyte to hungry spirits.
Academic text (1990) -
A shamaness-deity, Ameno Uzume no Mikoto, dances semi-nude in front of the cave, causing uproarious laughter.
Academic text (1991) -
The shamaness guided the healing ceremony, offering wisdom and support to those in need.
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As a respected shamaness, she used her knowledge of herbs to treat various ailments in her village.
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During the festival, the shamaness performed rituals that connected the community to their ancestors.
Synonyms
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A person who talks to spirits and helps heal or guide people
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A woman who leads religious ceremonies
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A woman who knows a lot about people and herbs and people trust for advice
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A woman who says a god tells her about the future
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A woman who uses folk magic to heal and help people
A woman who tells the future, like an ancient oracle
A woman people treat as a religious leader who gives blessings and advice
A woman believed to have strong magic who helps protect people
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word shamaness comes from shaman, a word from a Siberian language meaning 'one who knows' or a spiritual healer, and the English ending -ess that shows 'female', as in actress. So a shamaness is a woman who acts as a spiritual healer or guide.