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Cupellomancy

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Cuper, Willem
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divination by means of cups. The practice is very ancient. It was known in Egypt in the time of Joseph (Genesis 44:5), and is still practiced in England, among the ignorant, who profess to "read" in cups a sign of future events. (See DIVINATION).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Cupellomancy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/cupellomancy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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