In hunter-gatherer societies, the shaman or medicine man (or woman) was important not only for understanding what we now call medicine, but also because he or she was:
A. often the wealthiest member of the group.
B. also a judge who decided how to punish misbehavior.
C. usually a close relative of the chief.
D. a spiritual, or religious leader.
Answer: D
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