ichthyomancy

Meanings

• noun

  The ancient practice of interpreting the future by observing the behavior and physical characteristics of fish.

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Variants

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ichthyofauna , ichthyofaunae , ichthyofaunal , ichthyofaunas

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'ichthys' meaning fish and 'manteia' meaning divination.

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Trivia

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1. Ichthyomancy was also known as 'piscatorial divination' or 'halieutic divination'.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the gods sent messages through the behavior of certain types of fish, such as eels and sturgeons.

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Related Concepts

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1. Haruspicy: Another ancient divination practice that involved interpreting the entrails of animals, including fish.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, ichthyomancy was a popular form of divination practiced by seers and priests. It was believed that the gods communicated through the behavior of fish, which could reveal future events and answer important questions. In literature, ichthyomancy is mentioned in Homer's 'Odyssey' and Virgil's 'Aeneid'.

How to Memorize "ichthyomancy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seer observing the behavior of fish in a pool, looking for signs and patterns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ichthyomancy' with the image of a fish and a crystal ball.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that ichthyomancy starts with the letter 'I' and is related to fish divination.

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