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Hydromancy

Hydromancy (from Greek hydōr “water” and manteia “divination”) or hydroscopy is the art of divination by means of water. Ancient sources attribute its invention to the Persians. Several forms of hydromancy were practiced: 1. Invoking names or events to appear written on the water’s surface. 2. Striking the sides of a water-filled vessel with a … Read more