Which figure is known by different names in different tribes, the most common being holy man, medicine man, and healer?

a. spirit
b. deity
c. shaman
d. totem


c. shaman

Analysis:
a, b & d. Incorrect. A tribal member who can connect with the world of gods is known by different names in different tribes, but “spirit” is not one of them.
c. Correct. A shaman is known by different names in different tribes; the most common are holy man, medicine man, and healer.

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