Medicine Men of the Haidas in Haida Legend and Practice
Ancient Haidas trusted medicine men who acted as seers, physicians, and rivals in a ritual profession. Candidates endured months of fasting and isolation, learned Haida herbs, and earned the Sa ag ga title after vision dreams and payment. Guardians were carved and worn as charms, with initiation ceremonies marking full membership.
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