rhabdomancy

Meanings

• noun

  A form of divination using a wand or stick, believed to be guided by supernatural powers.

  - "She practiced rhabdomancy to predict the outcome of the battle."
  - "The fortuneteller waved her rhabdomancy stick over the crystal ball."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹæb.dəˌmæn.si/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3483342"

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Synonyms

dowsing

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Variants

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rhabdomancer , rhabdomancers , rhabdomancies , rhabdomancy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'rhabdos' meaning staff or wand, and 'manteia' meaning divination.

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Trivia

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1. Rhabdomancy was also known as 'wand divination' or 'staff divination'.

2. Some practitioners of rhabdomancy believe that the wand is imbued with the energy of the spirits or gods, and that the movements of the wand reveal their will.

3. Rhabdomancy was often used in conjunction with other forms of divination, such as astrology or palmistry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scrying: A related form of divination that involves gazing into a reflective surface, such as a crystal ball or mirror, to receive messages or insights.

2. Cartomancy: A form of divination using cards, such as tarot or playing cards.

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Culture

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Rhabdomancy has been practiced for centuries in various cultures, including ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. It was also popular during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. The practice involves using a wand or stick to communicate with spirits or divine the future.

How to Memorize "rhabdomancy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a wand and making gestures to communicate with spirits.
   - Imagine a crystal ball glowing with mystical energy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rhabdomancy' with the image of a wand and divination.
   - Think of a fortune teller or psychic using a wand to communicate with the spirit world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rhabdomancy' by associating it with the image of a 'rhabdomancer' using a 'wand' for divination.

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