Who were the shamans?

Question

pease discuss and explain anciant medical shamans? who were they? what did they do? how important were thay?

Answer 1

ancient shamans from which culture? Shaman is simply an indigenous healer so this question is kinda like, "explain ancient politics." Each culture had different qualities.

Answer 2

check this out   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamans

Answer 3

like medicine men or the wise old ancient elder of a tribe or group.

Answer 4

they rode the unicorns and ate elephant pie