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the witch doctors of ancient Africa were of course healing doctors,but a unique thing believed about them is that they received their healing powers from magic. they were important parts of their tribes.

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Doctor, mainly medicine, harming headaches, cuts etc. But also they were religious leaders and icons to their community.

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He was a religious leader, doctor, political leader... He was considered a very important part of the African tribe.

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A 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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The witch doctor served the perpous of healer belived to have obtained the gift of healing by magic.

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The 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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