Sciomancy

Translation of "sciomancy" into Russian

Noun

/ˈʃaɪəʊˌmæn.si/

/ˈʃaɪoʊˌmæn.si/

sciomancy

sciomancies pl

Sciomancy is an ancient form of divination that involves communicating with shadows or spirits.

Сциомантия — это древняя форма гадания, которая включает в себя общение с тенями или духами.

Noun

/ˈʃaɪəʊˌmæn.si/

/ˈʃaɪoʊˌmæn.si/

Divination performed by interpreting shadows, silhouettes, or the shades (ghosts) of the dead.

According to legend, the oracle used sciomancy to read omens in the dancing shadows of the cave.

Adjective

/ˈʃaɪəʊˌmæn.si/

/ˈʃaɪoʊˌmæn.si/

Relating to or involving divination by shadows or ghosts.

The villagers gathered for the sciomancy ceremony at dusk.