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Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Onychomancy
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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a species of divination anciently practiced by examining the nails of a boy. For this purpose they were covered with oil and soot and turned to the sun. The image represented by the reflection of the light upon the nails gave the answer required. (See DIVINATION).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Onychomancy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/o/onychomancy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Onychomancy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/o/onychomancy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
