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Haruspices in History: The Gut Readers
In ancient Rome, the haruspex has a significant role in society as a trained specialist in the the practice of haruspicy. This form of...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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Ancient Greek Astrology & Astronomy
In the ancient Greek view, creation of astrology is attributed to the legendary sage Hermes Trismegistus. In Hellenic Greek times (323...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 6, 20246 min read
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Casting the Bones - Astragalomancy
Astragalomancy is divination using astragali or ankle bones (talus) of animals as dice. Bones of sheep and goats are popular in the near...
Sylvia Rose
May 5, 20245 min read
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Ornithomancy - Prophecy by the Birds
Ornithomancy is first recorded during the Hittite Empire (c. 1450 - 1180). From ancient Greek "take omens from the flight and cries of...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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Fortune Telling - The Mystic Victorian
Fortune telling, divination and mystic arts gain huge popularity in the European Victorian Era. Nations careen through cycles of progress...
Sylvia Rose
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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