mystical
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"Unfortunately, the alert was slow to circulate within the community, because people thought it was a mystical illness, and so, as a result, the sick were not taken to the hospital," Kamba said.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Penda explains that from the 17th Century onwards, various ethnic groups told the legend of Luchele, a mystical, white-looking figure who helped their ancestors set up their kingdoms.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Other creatures possess more mystical abilities, such as the scaly, deerlike qilin who can recognize whether a “person holds good or evil in their heart.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
He talks about Dean as this inspiration and visionary guy but he also just says, “I’m going to call B.S. on all the spiritual, mystical stuff.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Lembede could be vague and mystical; Mda was specific and scientific.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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