shamanic
UK[ʃəˈmænɪk]US[ʃəˈmænɪk]
adj
relating to or characteristic of a shaman or shamanism.
Morpheme Breakdown
shaman
ic
shaman
ic
of, pertaining to
Etymology
the word 'shamanic' is a modern english formation, built upon the noun 'shaman' which entered european languages via russian from the tungusic languages (specifically evenki) of siberia. the tungusic term 'šamán' referred to a spiritual intermediary capable of healing, divination, and journeying between worlds. the english suffix '-ic', derived ultimately from the greek adjectival suffix '-ikos' via latin '-icus', is productively attached to nouns to create adjectives meaning 'of or relating to'. thus, 'shamanic' literally means 'pertaining to a shaman', directly connecting the ancient siberian concept of ecstatic spiritual practice to its contemporary descriptive use in anthropology and spirituality.
Analysis
Structure: shaman + ic
shaman (tungusic via russian, meaning a priest or healer who interacts with the spirit world) + ic (english suffix from latin -icus, greek -ikos, forming adjectives meaning 'of, pertaining to').
Examples
the ritual involved shamanic drumming and chanting to induce a trance state.
she studied the shamanic traditions of various indigenous cultures.
the artist's work is deeply influenced by shamanic visions and symbolism.