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
A medicine man fielded questions from the majority Navajo, or Diné, audience on what to do when the moon partially shrouds the sun.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 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
Maybe the medicine man didn’t laugh all the time; maybe the dreams and the voices were taking over again.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
