Shaman

A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits. Typically such people enter a trance state during a ritual, and practice divination and healing. Shamans are spiritual leaders of the tribes. They function as healers, prophets, diviners and custodians of the knowledge from the ancestors.

Shamans are either the highest or the second highest position in the tribe. They reside on the mountain’s area for influential people. If we say that the Chief managed the material life in the tribe, then the Shaman would be in charge of the spiritual life in the tribe. The Shaman’s duty was heavy and important.

The Flaming Horns' Shaman was holding a cane, with his back somewhat bent, and wearing a grey animal skin cloak. The Shaman was not someone with an ancient mind, who knew nothing about change and progress. Also, he would not alter his attitude towards people based on the presents they sent him.

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