The Haida People believed that they were protected by spirit beings such as the bear, raven, and owl.
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In Haida tradition the title of shaman was open for any person to achieve, except slaves.
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The Haida believed that the shaman’s hair was the source of his power, thus it was never touched and left to grow long and often uncombed.
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The clairvoyant shaman could sense if the fierce Haida warriors could achieve victory over their enemies before the battle.
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