Definitions

1. noun

A Paiute spiritual leader who is said to have introduced the Ghost Dance, a ritual that spread across North America in the late 19th century.

“The wovoka’s vision of a return to the past had a profound impact on the Native American tribes.”

2. proper noun

Specifically, Wovoka (also known as Jack Wilson), the Paiute shaman who prophesied the Ghost Dance.

“Wovoka’s message was one of hope and renewal for the Native American community.”