haruspication

Meanings

• noun

  The ancient Roman practice of interpreting the will of the gods by inspecting the entrails of sacrificed animals.

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haruspication , haruspications

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Etymology

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From Latin haruspicina, from haruspices, plural of haruspex, a soothsayer, diviner, or interpreter of omens from the entrails of sacrificed animals.

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1. Haruspices were often consulted by Roman generals before going to war.

2. Haruspication was also practiced in ancient Etruscan civilization, which influenced the Romans.

3. Haruspices used various tools, such as the libripens, to examine the entrails.

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

2. Omens: Signs or portents believed to foretell future events.

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Haruspication was an essential part of ancient Roman religion and was practiced extensively throughout the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. It was considered a serious profession, and haruspices were highly respected and well-paid individuals. Haruspication was often used to make important decisions regarding war, peace, and other matters of state.

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