spodomancy (Divination by means of ashes)

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Spodomancy — Spod o*man cy (sp[o^]d [ o]*m[a^]n s[y^]), n. [Gr. spodo s ashes + mancy.] Divination by means of ashes. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spodomancy — /spodˈə man si/ noun Divination by means of ashes • • • Main Entry: ↑spodo … Useful english dictionary
spodomancy — divination by means of ashes Divination and Fortune Telling … Phrontistery dictionary
Spodomancy — is a form of divination by means of inspection of ashes ( Greek: spodòs ). A question would be written on ash obtained from a ritual sacrifice, and left in place overnight. The next morning, a response would be obtained depending on which letters … Wikipedia
Methods of divination — This article is about the numerous varieties of divination. For divination as a whole, see Divination. Innumerable methods of divination can be found around the world, and many cultures practice the same methods under different names. During the… … Wikipedia
Spodomantic — Spod o*man tic (sp[o^]d [ o]*m[a^]n t[i^]k), a. Relating to spodomancy, or divination by means of ashes. C. Kingsley. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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