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shamanic

shamanic

3 7.8
Related to people who talk to spirits and lead healing ceremonies
  • adjective
  • /ʃəˈmænɪk/
translation icon : chamánico
  • Both fasting and self-inflicted pain are classic components of shamanic vision quests of the ordeal type.
  • shamanic traditions
  • shamanic experience
  • shamanic journey

And so in, you know, I've done some shamanic soul retrieval work.

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Examples

  • Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, she has a thriving shamanic practice as both a healer and teacher.

    Blog text (29)
  • Indeed, it is remarkable just how often ancient shamanic experiences are echoed in contemporary psychedelic ones.

    Academic text (1990)
  • But for me, I had this shamanic teacher over here who my mother knew nothing about.

  • Like what the old shamanic woman did for his grand aunt by the light of the full moon.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • All these miracles were actually the first religious experience, but they were done through shamanic rituals, which were very important.

  • There is also confusion over the nature and interpretation of shamanic techniques.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The following example of finding a power animal was reported by a participant in a shamanic workshop.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Optimum health in many shamanic traditions is having a balance in the expression in all four of these ways.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Perhaps the two most dramatic and psychologically interesting techniques are the shamanic journey and mediumship.

    Academic text (1990)
  • After studying various healing practices, she decided to explore shamanic traditions for her spiritual growth.

Synonyms

shamanistic
vsshamanic
1 9.9

Relating to shamans and their spiritual healing rituals

includes a clear focus on spiritual practices and rituals rather than general traits
shamanist
vsshamanic
9.9

Relating to people who connect with spirits and their ceremonies

is broader, covering both the healers themselves and the wider belief system

Surface Forms

shamanic positive

Morphology

shamanic = shaman (transparent) = shaman + ic

The adjective is a regular derivation from the noun 'shaman' with the productive suffix '-ic', so its meaning is directly 'relating to shamans or shamanism'.

Etymology

Shamanic comes from shaman, a word from Siberia for 'one who talks with spirits', plus the ending -ic meaning 'relating to'. So shamanic means 'relating to shaman practices', especially rituals for healing and communicating with spirits.