hieromancy

English

Etymology

hiero- +‎ -mancy

Noun

hieromancy (uncountable)

1. Divination by interpreting sacred objects, often used in sacrificial offerings. Similar to aruspicy.
   • 1973, Walter B. Gibson, Litzka R. Gibson, The Complete Illustrated Book of Divination and Prophecy, London: Souvenir Press, published 1987, →ISBN, page 318:

     HIEROMANCY: Divination through various forms of sacrifice, or preparation for such, especially when performed by adepts in accordance with accepted rituals.

Synonyms

• hieroscopy