geomancy

Meanings

• noun

  The ancient practice of divining the will of the gods or determining favorable or unfavorable conditions by the interpretation of patterns formed from the ground, usually in the form of figures created by the casting of grains of sand, pebbles, or other materials.

  - "Geomancy is an ancient practice used for divination."
  - "The geomancer interprets the patterns formed in the soil to determine the future."

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Variants

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geomancer , geomancers , geomancies , geomancy , geomantic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word geomanteia, meaning 'earth divination'.

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Trivia

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1. Geomancy was also known as 'terrestrial astrology' or 'agriology'.

2. The patterns formed in geomancy are called figures or casts.

3. Geomancy was used to determine the best time for planting crops and building structures.

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Related Concepts

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1. divination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

2. astrology: The study of the positions and movements of celestial bodies as a means of divining information about human affairs and the natural world.

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Culture

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Geomancy has been practiced for thousands of years in various cultures around the world, including Africa, Europe, and Asia. It was particularly popular in the Middle Ages and was used by both the clergy and the laity for divination, healing, and protection. Geomancy was also used in literature, such as in Dante's Divine Comedy, and in art, such as in the illustrations in the medieval text the Picatrix.

How to Memorize "geomancy"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize geomancy, visualize the patterns formed in the soil or sand and remember the meanings associated with each pattern.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each pattern with a specific meaning or image to help remember it.
   - Use mnemonics, such as creating a story or image, to help remember the meanings of the patterns.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a story or image to help remember the meanings of the patterns.
   - Use acronyms or rhymes to help remember the names of the patterns.

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