I'm fascinated by cultures in...
I'm fascinated by cultures in which the spiritual leader is also a physical healer. Whether it's the Neanderthal Mo-gur, the African witch doctor or the Native American medicine man, such people were thought to have powerful magic and big medicine. They were thought to be in concert with the spirit world in which decisions were made about natural disasters, mental disturbances, and all sorts of physical conditions. While people respected and revered these spiritual leaders, they were also frequently afraid of them. No one would want to cross someone with such mysterious powers.