What term describes the pre-colonial spiritual leaders and healers in Philippine communities, predominantly women, who communicated with the spirit world (anito)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. babaylan
- Step 1: Filipino shamans, commonly known as the babaylan (also balian or katalonan, among many other names), were shamans of the various ethnic groups of the pre-colonial Philippines. Answer: babaylan. Why not the others: None of these fit: Maharlika warrior noblemen of Luzon; Timawa; Datu.
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