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Meaning of SHAMAN

Pronunciation:  'shâmun

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
 

SHAMAN is a 6 letter word that starts with S.

 

 Synonyms: priest-doctor
 
 See Also: medicine man, non-Christian priest, priest

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sha"man\, n. [From the native name.]
A priest of Shamanism; a wizard among the Shamanists.



 
Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Seeing a shaman in your dream, symbolizes a spiritual messenger or guide. The shaman is a variation of the "wise old man", an archetypal figure who represents superior knowledge, wisdom and insight.
 
Glossary
 
 Definition: a medium of the supernatural who acts as a person in possession of unique curing, divining, or witchcraft capabilities.
 

 

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