Shaman

Ashaman, also known as amedicine man,^[1] was a member of a primitive society, usually an elder, who was thought to have mystical powers or be able to communicate with spirits ordeities. Shamans had various roles depending on the species and the level of sapience. They existed in the societies of theDuloks,Ewoks,Felucians,Gutretees,Jawas,Kaleesh,Nelvaanians,Sand people,Tintinna,Nightsisters^[2] andWookiees.^[3] There was also a Shaman of theWhills, although the exact nature of this shaman is unknown.

Often, the shaman was actually aForce Adept. They used their connection withthe Force to heal or provide insight to the future. They were considered wise and often served as mediators in conflicts. Usually pacifistic, some shamans were well trained in the martial arts and engaged in battles with the warriors from their tribe.^[4]

Apart from her ability to communicate with theother realm, theNightsister shaman was also the keeper of the artifacts. Apparently, all Nightsister talismans and other Force-imbued items belonged to the community and were placed under the authority of the shaman. Indeed, thewitches had to borrow the artifacts and return them afterwards. WhenCharal turned her back on her sisters and leftDathomir, she secretly stole theTalisman of the Raven. Many years later, in her manifestoWild Power, clan shamanTalzin complained about "one of the sisters" never returning the talisman.^[2]

Notable shamans[]

• Logray –Ewok^[5]
• Keoulkeech – Ewok^[6]
• Rakra – Ewok^[7]
• Nanta – Ewok^[8]
• Zarrak – Ewok^[8]
• Shongoma^[5]
• Umwak –Dulok^[5]
• Orvos –Nelvaanian^[9]
• Aved Luun –Jawa^[10]
• Herat – Jawa^[11]
• Dresk Kist –Slith^[12]
• Eeytch –Menahuun^[13]
• Grenal –Whiphid^[14]
• Ssiskor^[15]
• Chrech Estha^[16]
• Okko –Ysanna^[17]
• Rur^[18]
• Shaman of the Whills –Whill^[19]
• Talzin –Dathomirian^[2]
• Tseeach –Fyodoi^[20]
• Yustavan –Gutretee^[21]

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External links[]

• Shaman onWikipedia