Years ago I dated a heyoka. While I realize their explanation and significance they assign of the trait is wrong (incomplete if I'm in a generous mood) they did better perhaps than most/all western faiths have in that regard.
Significantly, the man I dated had not been exposed to any Native American explanation of his condition, and yet exhibited 'classic' signs of it. Compare that to 'possessed' Catholics who don't seem to be able to do their possession correctly unless they have previously encountered one or been (inadvertently) instructed in how to do it.
"Famous" heyokas: Younger Bear in Little Big Man, and John Dunbar in Dances With Wolves.
Significantly, the man I dated had not been exposed to any Native American explanation of his condition, and yet exhibited 'classic' signs of it. Compare that to 'possessed' Catholics who don't seem to be able to do their possession correctly unless they have previously encountered one or been (inadvertently) instructed in how to do it.
"Famous" heyokas: Younger Bear in Little Big Man, and John Dunbar in Dances With Wolves.
The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.
