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Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
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Botanomancy
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(βοτάνη , an herb, and μαντεῖον a prophecy), divination by means of plants. It was practiced among the ancient Greeks by writing one's name on herbs and leaves, and then exposing them to the winds; and as many letters as remained were placed together in a word or words, which formed the answer to the inquiry. (See DIVINATION).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Botanomancy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/botanomancy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Botanomancy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/botanomancy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
