Angeyok

/ˈæŋɡejɑk/ noun

Definition

In Inuit culture, a shaman or spiritual healer; a person believed to have power over spirits and natural forces.

Etymology

From Inuit/Yupik languages, related to 'angeq.' The word reflects indigenous Arctic spiritual traditions and shamanic practices.

Kelly Says

The angeyok had abilities that seemed supernatural to outsiders—they could predict weather, heal sickness, and communicate with animal spirits, making them crucial to Inuit survival in harsh Arctic conditions!

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