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title: Wovoka, Paiute Shaman, Preacher of Ghost Dance
author: Unknown
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18401/wovoka-paiute-shaman-preacher-of-ghost-dance/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-01-31
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# Wovoka, Paiute Shaman, Preacher of Ghost Dance

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## Image File

[![Wovoka, Paiute Shaman, Preacher of Ghost Dance](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18401.jpeg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18401.jpeg)

## Image Caption

Wovoka (also known as Jack Wilson, l. c. 1856-1932), Paiute Shaman and visionary who preached the [Ghost Dance](https://www.worldhistory.org/Ghost_Dance/) beginning in 1889.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Unknown. (2024, January 31). Wovoka, Paiute Shaman, Preacher of Ghost Dance. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18401/wovoka-paiute-shaman-preacher-of-ghost-dance/>
### Chicago
Unknown. "Wovoka, Paiute Shaman, Preacher of Ghost Dance." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 31, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18401/wovoka-paiute-shaman-preacher-of-ghost-dance/>.
### MLA
Unknown. "Wovoka, Paiute Shaman, Preacher of Ghost Dance." *World History Encyclopedia*, 31 Jan 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18401/wovoka-paiute-shaman-preacher-of-ghost-dance/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wovoka_Paiute_Shaman.jpg) by [**Unknown**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wovoka_Paiute_Shaman.jpg). Submitted by [Joshua J. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/JPryst/ "User Page: Joshua J. Mark"), published on 31 January 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.