theurgy
noun
a system of beneficent magic practiced by the Egyptian Platonists and others.
theurgist
-
a word derived from
theurgy.
Example Sentences
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The theurgist then dipped his forefinger into the mixture, and running his hand rapidly over the masks from north to south, he touched each mouth; each line was passed over four times.
From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by James Stevenson
After the two men personating the gods left the lodge the invalid entered and took his seat on the rug with his back to the theurgist.
From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by James Stevenson
These articles were laid in a niche behind the theurgist, whose permanent seat was on the west side of the lodge facing east.
From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by James Stevenson
All those who were to participate were immediate friends and relatives of the invalid excepting the theurgist or song-priest, he being the only one who received direct compensation for his professional services.
From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by James Stevenson
The theurgist and attendant took seats to the right of the entrance of the sweat house west of the medicine lodge.
From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by James Stevenson
