Shamanism

A mode of dealing with the spirit world through the agency of an individual set apart as spirit possessed and specially equipped to deal with superhuman forces. The term Shaman is generically applied to healers, exorcists, sorcerers, magicians, etc.

A practitioner of Shamanism is a Shaman. Shamans gain knowledge and the power to heal by entering into the spiritual world or dimension. The shaman may have, or acquire many spirit guides in the spirit world, these often guide and direct the shaman in his/her travels. These spirit guides are always present within the shaman though others only encounter them when the shaman is in a trance. The spirit guide energizes the shaman, enabling him/her to enter the spiritual dimension. The shaman heals within the spiritual dimension by returning 'lost' parts of the human soul from wherever they have gone. The shaman also cleanses excess negative energies which confuse or pollute the soul. Shaman act as "mediators" in their culture. The shaman communicates with the spirits on behalf of the community, including the spirits of the deceased. The shaman communicates with both living and dead to alleviate unrest, unsettled issues, and to deliver gifts to the spirits. Often, unsettled issues can be resolved with money. Paper money can be burnt to transfer its value to the spirits.

by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ August 3, 2010

jenkem shaman

A jenkem shaman is a mix between a crust punk and Haight street nomad/hobo. Usually someone from the 'burbs that got a little too much into smoking crack and playing the accordion in a street band. These fine specimen usually reside in Golden Gate park during day time and at night crash in your house and sometimes copulate with your friends or roommates, who are usually the ones responsible for letting them inside in the first place. They wear patchwork pants adorned with spoon and harmonica holders and wear some article of fake fur at all times. Basically, jenkem shamans are shitty gypsy grifters.

Girl 1: "Hey, who the fuck smoked all my weed and stole the compost bucket!?"
Girl 2: "Oh, probably that fucking jenkem shaman that rolled in with Jessica last night"
Girl 1: "Goddammit, I think we have bedbugs!"

by drgonch May 14, 2010

Shamanook

code word for black person

ask the shamanook if he wants some chicken

by mitaman May 22, 2011

Sherman tank top

A slang term for a ballistic vest. It is referring to the WW II tank M4 Sherman.

That bar is the kind of place the cops don't come in unless they wear a Sherman tank top.

by CptAhab February 22, 2012

Shealan

Every 50 years or so, a female child is born who grows into the epitome of wild beauty. Shealan is a name reserved for only the most beautiful of these women whose grace, intelligence, humour and energy often confuses her for a gypsy goddess. (Often enjoys surfing and being read poetry by men with Australian accents)

Oh my god! Is that...it's that girl, Shealan!?

She must be. No other can be so beautiful.

by Gaberey1 May 16, 2017

Shamanocka

A word that can replace any word

Oh Shamanocka!

by Shamanocka May 23, 2023

Elemental Shaman

One of the three specialization branches of World of Warcraft class Shaman, the elemental shaman is a fearsome foe. Having lower cast times, cooldowns and higher critical hit chances with lightning spells than his restoration and enhancement compatriots, as well as the ability to cast one 100% critical, "mana-free" spell every three minutes, this character must strictly be avoided in battlegrounds, especially if they have the right gear and crit you almost every time he attacks.

OMG that elemental shaman pwned me again before I could touch him.

by poseidon83 October 1, 2006