Evo's link is way out of date. Here you go:inachu said:How do you shrink a head anyway?
Are you sure you posted in the right thread? What does this have to do with shrunken heads? Or is this a play on "head shrink" = psychiatrist?zoobyshoe said:Evo's link is way out of date. Here you go:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders
Evo said:Are you sure you posted in the right thread? What does this have to do with shrunken heads? Or is this a play on "head shrink" = psychiatrist?
You need to post smilies!zoobyshoe said:The latter, yes.
Witch doctors are traditional healers or spiritual leaders in various cultures, who use a combination of herbal remedies, rituals, and beliefs to treat illnesses and other issues.
In certain indigenous cultures, shrunken heads were believed to possess magical powers and were used for spiritual and ceremonial purposes. They were also used as trophies in some cultures.
Shrunken heads are made through a process called tsantsing, where the skin and flesh of a human head are removed and the remaining skin is treated with hot sand and herbs, then sewn back together and dried with hot rocks.
The practice of shrunken heads has been considered unethical by many, as it involves the taking of human life and the exploitation of indigenous people and their cultures.
Yes, witch doctors still exist in various forms and cultures around the world, though their practices and beliefs may have evolved over time. Some modern witch doctors may also incorporate modern medicine into their treatments.