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SORCIER [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- medicine man
1, record 1, English, medicine%20man
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- shaman 2, record 1, English, shaman
correct, see observation
- powwow 3, record 1, English, powwow
correct, see observation
- powow 3, record 1, English, powow
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The popular early name for an American Indian who treats the sick or has special powers. More specific terms are used by contemporary scholars. Medicine men also exist in other primitive societies. 4, record 1, English, - medicine%20man
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The medicine man played the role of mediator between the gods and simple humans. He interpreted dreams, directed all religious ceremonies and dances, questioned the supernatural powers, looked into the future and advised the warriors. Finally he cured the sick, using magic plants, and practised exorcism and magic with incantations related to the Micmac nation's religious mythology. 5, record 1, English, - medicine%20man
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In religious matters, powwows (priests or medicine men) were in charge, using their powers to cure the sick, bring rain or ensure victory in battle. 3, record 1, English, - medicine%20man
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The Indian of the Colombian Amazon distinguish two general classes of bioactive plants. The first are regarded as sacred, and they are used exclusively by or under the strict supervision of the "payé", or medicine man. 6, record 1, English, - medicine%20man
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stylistic synonyms: "medicine man", "pow(w)ow", "predictor" and "shaman". These three terms have all too frequently been used interchangeably, owing to the overlapping job descriptions of each one of these terms. The same can be said of the corresponding French equivalents "sorcier", "guérisseur", "chaman(e)", "homme-médecine", "sorcier guérisseur", etc. Often an author's selection of one word over that of another is solely based on a particular perspective he wants to impart on his text: by using "medicine", he would emphasize the beneficial powers of the person in question; whereas by using "shaman", a term originally used to refer to a Siberian medicine man, the author would focus on the use of magic in the performance of rituals. Note however that "shaman/chamane" would be the term used by Europeans to describe the occult performed by non-Europeans; it would not be used by native peoples to refer to one of their own kind. As for "powwow", this author does not recommend its use today because of the confusion that might arise, owing to the polysemous nature of the term (could also mean a special meeting). Nevertheless the use of "powwow", a specific native term used by certain aboriginal tribes in the past, could impart an ethnic coloring to a given text if such is desired. The interchangeability of similar terms occurs also in French. Hence, in French, one who heals but is not certified as a doctor is commonly called a "guérisseur"; whereas one who specializes in magic (whether for medicinal purposes or not) is called a "sorcier". 7, record 1, English, - medicine%20man
Record 1, Key term(s)
- payé
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sorcier
1, record 1, French, sorcier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- guérisseur 2, record 1, French, gu%C3%A9risseur
correct, masculine noun
- chaman 3, record 1, French, chaman
correct, masculine noun
- shaman 4, record 1, French, shaman
correct, masculine noun
- homme de médecine 5, record 1, French, homme%20de%20m%C3%A9decine
correct, masculine noun
- sorcier guérisseur 5, record 1, French, sorcier%20gu%C3%A9risseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
guérisseur : Spécialiste censé obtenir la guérison des malades ou réussir un traitement chirurgical grâce à des pouvoirs surnaturels ou grâce à des connaissances expérimentales positives dont la mise en œuvre est seulement favorisée par la bienveillance d’esprits tutélaires [...] Le rôle du «medicine-man» (ou guérisseur) au sens propre fut de la plus grande importance dans la plupart des sociétés indiennes d’Amérique. 2, record 1, French, - sorcier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Prêtre-sorcier, à la fois devin et thérapeute [...] 4, record 1, French, - sorcier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sorcier micmac jouait le rôle d’intermédiaire entre les divinités et les simples mortels. Il interprétait les rêves, dirigeait toutes les cérémonies religieuses et toutes les danses, interrogeait les puissances surnaturelles, prédisait l'avenir et conseillait les guerriers. Finalement, il guérissait les malades à l'aide des plantes magiques et pratiquait l'exorcisme et la magie au moyen d’incantations se rattachant à la mythologie religieuse de la nation micmaque. 1, record 1, French, - sorcier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chez la plupart des tribus populeuses les hommes de médecine de cette classe étaient associés en gildes ou en sociétés, et à des occasions spéciales faisaient de grandes cérémonies de guérison ou «de restauration de la vie (vitalité)» [...] 5, record 1, French, - sorcier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soothsayer
1, record 2, English, soothsayer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means .... 2, record 2, English, - soothsayer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shaman, who was commonly called the medicine man, was the mediator between the world of mankind (the known world) and the universe (the unknown). He acted both as a healer and soothsayer. He practised his rites with figurines or herbs in a tent known as the "shaking tent", where he made contact with the spirits of gods, men or animals. 3, record 2, English, - soothsayer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- voyant
1, record 2, French, voyant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chaman, communément appelé le sorcier, servait d’intermédiaire entre le monde des hommes(le connu) et le monde de l'univers(l'inconnu). Il agissait à la fois en tant que guérisseur et voyant. À l'aide de figurines ou d’herbes, il pratiquait ses rites dans une tente surnommée «tente tremblante». C'est là qu'il entrait en contact avec les esprits divins, humains ou animaux. 1, record 2, French, - voyant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rainmaker 1, record 3, English, rainmaker
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- faiseur de pluie
1, record 3, French, faiseur%20de%20pluie
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sorcier de la pluie 1, record 3, French, sorcier%20de%20la%20pluie
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-07-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shaking tent
1, record 4, English, shaking%20tent
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shaman, who was commonly called the medicine man, was the mediator between the world of mankind (the known world) and the universe (the unknown). He acted both as a healer and soothsayer. He practised his rites with figurines or herbs in a tent known as the "shaking tent", where he made contact with the spirits of gods, men or animals. 1, record 4, English, - shaking%20tent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tente tremblante
1, record 4, French, tente%20tremblante
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chaman, communément appelé le sorcier, servait d’intermédiaire entre le monde des hommes(le connu) et le monde de l'univers(l'inconnu). Il agissait à la fois en tant que guérisseur et voyant. À l'aide de figurines ou d’herbes, il pratiquait ses rites dans une tente surnommée «tente tremblante». C'est là qu'il entrait en contact avec les esprits divins, humains ou animaux. 2, record 4, French, - tente%20tremblante
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-05-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- performance tuner
1, record 5, English, performance%20tuner
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Specialist mechanic who adjusts engines for maximum performance. 1, record 5, English, - performance%20tuner
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- préparateur
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9parateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- préparatrice 2, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9paratrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanicien spécialiste qui modifie les voitures de série afin d’en améliorer les performances. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9parateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On appelait aussi «sorciers» ces maniaques de la mécanique. 3, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9parateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les préparateurs vont souffrir... une récente circulaire ministérielle stipule que toutes les transformations qui accroissent la vitesse maximale d’un véhicule de série doivent dorénavant obtenir l’agrément du service des mines. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9parateur
Record 5, Key term(s)
- sorcier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wizard
1, record 6, English, wizard
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- computer wizard 2, record 6, English, computer%20wizard
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who has a super knowledge of informatics. 3, record 6, English, - wizard
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This person knows how a complex piece of hardware or software works, and is able to find and fix bugs in an emergency. 3, record 6, English, - wizard
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sorcier informatique
1, record 6, French, sorcier%20informatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- magicien informatique 2, record 6, French, magicien%20informatique
correct, masculine noun
- phénomène de l’informatique 3, record 6, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binformatique
correct, masculine noun
- surdoué de l’informatique 3, record 6, French, surdou%C3%A9%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binformatique
correct, masculine noun
- génie de l’informatique 4, record 6, French, g%C3%A9nie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binformatique
correct, masculine noun
- magicien de l’informatique 4, record 6, French, magicien%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binformatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne surdouée ayant une connaissance de l’informatique supérieure à la moyenne. 4, record 6, French, - sorcier%20informatique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- self-help housing
1, record 7, English, self%2Dhelp%20housing
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- autoconstruction 2, record 7, English, autoconstruction
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Housing construction in which the potential owners/occupiers complete all or some of the work. 3, record 7, English, - self%2Dhelp%20housing
Record 7, Key term(s)
- self-help
- self-help construction
- auto-construction
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Types de constructions
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- autoconstruction
1, record 7, French, autoconstruction
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- auto-construction 2, record 7, French, auto%2Dconstruction
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction réalisée en tout ou partie par l’usager. 3, record 7, French, - autoconstruction
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les trucs de l'auto-construction : Un peu de savoir-faire et une grande détermination. [...] Ce n’ est pas sorcier d’élever des murs et de poser le toit dessus. [...] Et puis, si on se heurte à un problème trop compliqué, on le fait résoudre par un professionnel. On peut ainsi construire 95% de sa maison [...] et recourir à des artisans pour les 5% restants. 2, record 7, French, - autoconstruction
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... introduire l’autoconstruction comme une des conditions par lesquelles les acquéreurs seraient susceptibles non seulement de posséder une maison individuelle, mais aussi de projeter un futur potentiel, paraît être une problématique fortement marquée par le contexte de crise (en Europe) ou de sous-développement (dans l’hémisphère sud). 4, record 7, French, - autoconstruction
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura de viviendas
- Tipos de construcciones
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoconstrucción
1, record 7, Spanish, autoconstrucci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Con el fin de seleccionar los grupos familiares que estén interesados en mejorar su vivienda, el técnico en construcción y la trabajadora social de CODEVI, realizan visitas domiciliarias para verificar el cumplimiento de los siguientes requisitos [...] Si el grupo es seleccionado, llega a la etapa de capacitación técnica, impartida por un instructor del SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje) en donde se compromete a la comunidad en el proceso de autoconstrucción y aprendizaje, con el fin de economizar los materiales que van a utilizar en su vivienda. 1, record 7, Spanish, - autoconstrucci%C3%B3n
Record 8 - internal organization data 1983-09-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shaman
1, record 8, English, shaman
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Originally a Siberian medicine man; by extension, a medicine man in any primitive society. A shaman has supernatural power (...) He has not only the power to cure but sometimes also the power to harm. 1, record 8, English, - shaman
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chaman
1, record 8, French, chaman
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- chamane 2, record 8, French, chamane
correct
- shaman 2, record 8, French, shaman
correct
- sorcier 3, record 8, French, sorcier
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom donné aux sorciers de l’Asie septentrionale et, par extension, aux sorciers de toutes les sociétés primitives. 4, record 8, French, - chaman
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- financial wizard 1, record 9, English, financial%20wizard
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sorcier de la finance
1, record 9, French, sorcier%20de%20la%20finance
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Man and Control 1, record 10, English, Man%20and%20Control
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pavilion at Expo 1967. 1, record 10, English, - Man%20and%20Control
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Explores how humans use the technology they develop. 1, record 10, English, - Man%20and%20Control
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Apprenti sorcier
1, record 10, French, Apprenti%20sorcier
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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