They are supposed to have power over hunting, fishing, household affairs, and the health and well-being of animals and men.

The shamans possess great power over their superstitious subjects, and their commands are rarely refused.

I heard of an instance wherein a native caught a fine sable and preserved the skin as a trophy.

Very soon a man in the village fell ill.

The shaman after practicing his art announced that the spirit commanded the sable skin to be worn by the doctor himself.
The valuable fur was given up without hesitation.