medicine man
noun
plural medicine men
: a healer especially among Indigenous American groups who uses various traditional methods (such as magical rituals, magical objects, and medicinal plants) to treat illnesses and keep away evil spirits : shaman
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Authorities say Chasing Horse spent nearly 20 years abusing his position as a Lakota medicine man to take advantage of women and girls.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
During his trial in January, prosecutors said the former actor weaponized his reputation as a Lakota medicine man, exploiting cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs to prey on Indigenous women and girls.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Chasing Horse used his status as an actor and medicine man to prey on victims, similarly to other faith leaders who abuse their power, Lee said.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Camila’s kidnapping will tie into the true story of Geronimo, the famed Apache warrior and medicine man.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
During his trial in January, prosecutors said the former actor weaponized his reputation as a Lakota medicine man, exploiting cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs to prey on Indigenous women and girls.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Chasing Horse used his status as an actor and medicine man to prey on victims, similarly to other faith leaders who abuse their power, Lee said.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Camila’s kidnapping will tie into the true story of Geronimo, the famed Apache warrior and medicine man.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Medicine man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medicine%20man. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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