Whirling Dervish (wurl-ing dur-vish) n. 1. A mystical dancer who stands between the material and cosmic worlds. This dance is part of a sacred ceremony in which the dervish rotates in a precise rhythm, representing the earth revolving on its axis while orbiting the sun. The purpose of the ritual whirling is for the dervish to empty oneself of all distracting thoughts, in a trance; released from the body and conquering dizziness.
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