Definition of orenda in English:

orenda

noun ɒˈrɛndə

mass noun

Invisible magic power believed by the Iroquois to pervade all natural objects as a spiritual energy.
Example sentencesExamples
- This ‘light-life’ corresponds to the chi of eastern systems, the inana of the natives of the Polynesian islands and the orenda of the Iroquois Indians.
- The Huron word orenda, for example, is a complex word that is similar to the notion of prayer but is not quite as submissive as that.
- The Algonquian term manitou, the Iroquoian orenda, and the Siouan wakanda all refer to it.
- The Iroquoian term orenda, like mana, designates a power that is inherent in numerous objects of nature.
- Through dreaming and sharing dreams, the Iroquois believed - and believe to this day - that they contacted the sacred power, orenda.
Synonyms
sorcery, witchcraft, wizardry, necromancy, enchantment, spellworking, incantation, the supernatural, occultism, the occult, black magic, the black arts, devilry, divination, malediction, voodoo, hoodoo, sympathetic magic, white magic, witching, witchery

Origin

Early 20th century: coined in English as the supposed Huron form of a Mohawk word.

单词	orenda
释义	Definition of orenda in English: orenda noun ɒˈrɛndə mass noun Invisible magic power believed by the Iroquois to pervade all natural objects as a spiritual energy. Example sentencesExamples This ‘light-life’ corresponds to the chi of eastern systems, the inana of the natives of the Polynesian islands and the orenda of the Iroquois Indians. The Huron word orenda, for example, is a complex word that is similar to the notion of prayer but is not quite as submissive as that. The Algonquian term manitou, the Iroquoian orenda, and the Siouan wakanda all refer to it. The Iroquoian term orenda, like mana, designates a power that is inherent in numerous objects of nature. Through dreaming and sharing dreams, the Iroquois believed - and believe to this day - that they contacted the sacred power, orenda. Synonyms sorcery, witchcraft, wizardry, necromancy, enchantment, spellworking, incantation, the supernatural, occultism, the occult, black magic, the black arts, devilry, divination, malediction, voodoo, hoodoo, sympathetic magic, white magic, witching, witchery Origin Early 20th century: coined in English as the supposed Huron form of a Mohawk word.
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