For that reason I'm not really comfortable with that definition, I prefer something that reflects better the helping and coaching actions.
Master of ceremonies is another definition, I like it even if I'm not in the religion thing. It render the idea of someone that help the team having the right pace following a series of repetitive rites, people can trust him and ask his wise words in case of doubt. I like it even if I think is a bit too passive and doesn't represent me too much.
A scrum master is mr. Wolf, he's here to solve impediments. That's true of course but it's not, at least not at all. I like solve impediments believe me, but I think one of the mission of the SM is to make the team able to help itself, with self organization. I would like to be so great in my job that the team tell me they don't need me anymore.
A scrum master is an orchestra director, someone who transform a bunch of talented people into a motivated team who perform the symphony.
A scrum master is a trainer that drive the team to win the championship.
When I think the scrum master role, I figure a sort of wise karate master, someone who could easily beat the bully but instead teach the weak how to defend himself. And not just physical training but also mentally.I think the scrum master is all of the above and more
Just my 2 cents
