Halayt refers to someone who is a high chief medicine woman or man (who are also sometimes referred to as shamans). In Son of a Trickster, Nana Sophia is Halayt.
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Halayt Term Timeline in Son of a Trickster
The timeline below shows where the term Halayt appears in Son of a Trickster. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 1
...few weeks later, he receives a letter in response: Anita explains that Sophia is a Halayt and would know if he were a Trickster without a scientific test. Still, she tells...
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Chapter 34
Jared’s mom also explains that Nana Sophia is a Halayt—a high chief medicine woman who deals with cannibals and ogres. When Jared is amazed at...
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