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Daphnomantia

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Greek paganism, was the art of prophesying from the twig of a laurel- tree. It was thrown into the fire, and its crackling and bending was carefully noticed, from which the answer was concluded as given by Apollo. (See DIVINATION).

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