plural shamans
1
: a priest or priestess who uses magic for the purpose of curing the sick, divining the hidden, and controlling events
2
: one who resembles a shaman
especially
: high priest sense 3
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The retreats are usually led by facilitators, shamans or therapists.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The agency also arranged spiritual support from an allied shaman, allowing the women to feel safe bringing new life into the world after decades of fear and loss.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The book details the life and otherworldly visions of Black Elk, the Oglala Lakota healer and shaman who bore witness to the horrors of white settler colonialism firsthand, including at the battles of Little Big Horn (1876) and Wounded Knee (1890).
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The spa In addition to classic spa services like facials and massages, the Post Ranch spa offers more esoteric experiences including shaman sessions (for both individuals and couples), a power animal drum journey, astrology, energy balancing, and forest meditation.
—Lauren Sloss, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The agency also arranged spiritual support from an allied shaman, allowing the women to feel safe bringing new life into the world after decades of fear and loss.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The book details the life and otherworldly visions of Black Elk, the Oglala Lakota healer and shaman who bore witness to the horrors of white settler colonialism firsthand, including at the battles of Little Big Horn (1876) and Wounded Knee (1890).
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The spa In addition to classic spa services like facials and massages, the Post Ranch spa offers more esoteric experiences including shaman sessions (for both individuals and couples), a power animal drum journey, astrology, energy balancing, and forest meditation.
—Lauren Sloss, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Shaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaman. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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