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What function or purpose is a 'witch doctor' in African tribes?
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoDoctor, mainly medicine, harming headaches, cuts etc. But also they were religious leaders and icons to their community.
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∙ 12y agoHe was a religious leader, doctor, political leader... He was considered a very important part of the African tribe.
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∙ 12y agoA witch doctor is basically a doctor but not a proper doctor one that can work well with magic and can use magic to cast spell
And it can also be another word for a wizard x
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∙ 15y agoThe witch doctor served the perpous of healer belived to have obtained the gift of healing by magic.
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∙ 12y agoThe witch doctor had two main roles. He was a doctor, so of course he took care of the fevers and headaches and he also was the tribe's religious leader.
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