HIEROMANCY

Etymology

Noun

hieromancy (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

• hieroscopy

Source: Wiktionary


Hi"er*o*man`cy, n. Etym: [Gr. hiéromantie.]

Definition: Divination by observing the objects offered in sacrifice.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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