stichomancy

Meanings

• noun

  A form of divination in which the answers to questions are sought by interpreting verses or lines from ancient texts or poems.

  - "She consulted the oracle through stichomancy, hoping to find an answer to her burning question."
  - "The ancient Greeks used stichomancy to predict the outcome of battles."

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Variants

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stichomythia , stichomythias , stichomythic , stichomythies , stichomythy

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'stichos' (row) and 'manteia' (divination).

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Trivia

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1. Stichomancy was also known as 'versifying' or 'poetical divination'.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the gods communicated through the verses of their sacred texts, and consultants would seek answers by interpreting the lines that appeared before them.

3. Stichomancy was often used to predict the outcome of battles or to make important decisions in matters of state.

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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. Oracles: Places or persons believed to have the power to give divine guidance or prophecy.

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Culture

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Stichomancy has been used in various cultures throughout history, including the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. It was believed that the gods communicated through the verses of their sacred texts, and consultants would seek answers by interpreting the lines that appeared before them.

How to Memorize "stichomancy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an ancient text or poem, and imagine yourself interpreting the lines to find answers to your questions.
   - Close your eyes and picture the verses in your mind, focusing on the meanings of each line.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the practice of stichomancy with the ancient texts and poems used for divination.
   - Think of the gods and goddesses believed to communicate through the verses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the definition of stichomancy, such as 'Rows of verses, divine messages.'
   - Use the acronym S-T-I-C-H-O-M-A-N-C-Y to remember the definition: 'Seeking Truth In Classic Hymns Of Ancient Mystics'.

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