theurgists

noun

plural of theurgist
as in medicine men

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shamans
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  • That means kicking off with the sacred mountain where shamans perform mudang rituals, the spiritual tradition at the heart of the storyline, and then using that inspiration to step into the soundproof studio to put your vocal chops to the test.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ochre figures of hunters, eland, and dancing shamans come into focus.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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