hieromancy

English

Etymology

hiero- +‎ -mancy

Noun

hieromancy (uncountable)

  1. Divination by interpreting sacred objects, often used in sacrificial offerings. Similar to aruspicy.
    • 1973, Walter B. Gibson, Litzka R. Gibson, The Complete Illustrated Book of Divination and Prophecy, London: Souvenir Press, published 1987, →ISBN, page 318:
      HIEROMANCY: Divination through various forms of sacrifice, or preparation for such, especially when performed by adepts in accordance with accepted rituals.

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