A Latin American indigenous witch doctor. The causes of illnesses he treats are various, including imbalance of air (air), susto or espanto (fright), muina (extreme anger), imbalance of heat and cold, the evil eye, disharmony between the person and the nagual (animal that possesses a person) or tono (guardian animal), the work of various spirits (such as a mestizo-like evil spirit), magic, sorcery, and the wrath of a saint or god. Which causes are emphasized varies by region. While the symptoms are mild, the family uses herbs to cure the patient. Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
ラテン・アメリカの土着の呪医。治療に当たる病いの原因は各種あり,アイレ(空気)のバランスのくずれ,スストやエスパント(驚き),ムイナ(極度の怒り),寒暖のバランスのくずれ,邪視,ナグアル(人にとりついている動物)やトノ(守護動物)と人との不調和,各種の霊の働き(メスティソ姿の害悪をもたらす霊など),魔術,妖術,聖人や神の怒りなどがあげられる。どの原因が強調されるかは地域差がある。症状の軽い間は家族が薬草を使って治す。
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