Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nagual
noun
/nəˈɡwäl/
Definition
A term in Mesoamerican cultures referring to a spiritual animal companion or an essence that can transform and is often associated with shamanism.
Examples
- The shaman claimed that his nagual guided him during rituals.
- In her dreams, she often encountered her nagual as a powerful jaguar.
- He believed that every person has a nagual that reflects their true nature.
Meaning
In certain indigenous belief systems, a nagual is thought to possess the ability to shape-shift or assume the form of an animal, representing a deeper connection between the individual and the spirit world.
Synonyms
- Totem
- Spirit animal
- Transformational spirit
