A traditional healer or shaman in the indigenous cultures of Central America, particularly among the Bribri and Cabécar peoples of Costa Rica and Panama. The sukia is believed to have the ability to communicate with the spirit world and to use this connection to heal physical and spiritual ailments. noun
The villagers sought the guidance of the sukia to cure the mysterious illness affecting their community.
As a respected sukia, she was often called upon to perform rituals and offer spiritual advice.