vision quest

American

noun

Anthropology.

(especially among some North American Indians) the ritual seeking of personal communication with the spirit world through visions that are induced by fasting, prayer, and other measures during a time of isolation: typically undertaken by an adolescent male.

Etymology

Origin of vision quest

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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This Vision’s story is set to continue in the upcoming series “Vision Quest,” set for a 2026 release.

From Los Angeles Times

I made a movie a long time ago called "Vision Quest," and there I think are similarities in the journey that Louden Swain goes on in "Vision Quest" that echo the journey that these kids go on.

From Salon

He was inspired by the use of the song in the seminal movie “Vision Quest” when Louden Swain warms up to wrestle Brian Shute.

From Seattle Times

What she landed on feels both cozy and exploratory — a homecoming disguised as a vision quest.

From Los Angeles Times

Servais briefly pondered the notion of a Kelenic-Rodriguez tandem that’s in sync and raking with consistency — a Seattle vision quest for four years and counting.

From Seattle Times

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