medicine man
Example Sentences
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The Apache medicine man Geronimo made his now-legendary name leading raids and eluding capture during the Apache wars of the 19th century.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
As a young mother, Ms. Rabha was told by a local medicine man that her mentally ill son would soon die; he didn’t.
From New York Times • May 31, 2024
Last month, a Navajo medicine man held a cleansing ceremony at several locations on campus, including Silsby.
From Seattle Times • May 14, 2023
Chasing Horse had gained a reputation among indigenous tribes across the US and Canada as a medicine man who performed healing ceremonies and spiritual gatherings.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2023
“The Japanese,” the medicine man went on, as though he were trying to remember something.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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