theurgist

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There was a constant din of rattle and chanting, the gods disappeared, and immediately thereafter the theurgist gathered the twelve wands from the base of the sweat house.

From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by Stevenson, James

The theurgist and invalid were seated outside of the lodge, south of the entrance.

From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by Stevenson, James

After the two men personating the gods left the lodge the invalid entered and took his seat on the rug with his back to the theurgist.

From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by Stevenson, James

Sorcerer -- N. sorcerer, magician; thaumaturgist†, theurgist; conjuror, necromancer, seer, wizard, witch; hoodoo, voodoo; fairy &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark

The prayer being offered, the parcels were given by the theurgist to an attendant, who deposited them in line three feet apart along the side of the dancing ground in front of the lodge.

From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by Stevenson, James