Jaibaná
Jaibaná is a term used in various indigenous cultures of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region of Colombia, particularly among the Kogi, Arhuaco, Wiwa, and Kankuamo peoples. It refers to a spiritual leader, healer, and intermediary between the human world and the spiritual realm. The Jaibaná holds a crucial role in maintaining the balance and harmony of the community and its environment.
The knowledge and abilities of a Jaibaná are typically acquired through a long and rigorous process of
Jaibanás are responsible for a wide range of duties. These include healing physical and spiritual ailments,