hieromancy

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noun

Divination by interpreting sacred objects, often used in sacrificial offerings. Similar to aruspicy.

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hieroscopy
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Meanings

nounhieromancy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableDivination by interpreting sacred objects, often used in sacrificial offerings. Similar to aruspicy.

    HIEROMANCY: Divination through various forms of sacrifice, or preparation for such, especially when performed by adepts in accordance with accepted rituals.

    1973, Walter B. Gibson, Litzka R. Gibson, The Complete Illustrated Book of Divination and Prophecy, London: Souvenir Press, published 1987, →ISBN, page 318

    Synonyms: hieroscopy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounDivination by interpreting sacred objects, often used in sacrificial offerings. Similar to aruspicy.

Similar
hieroscopy

Origin

From hiero- + -mancy.

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Chicago

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