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thumomancy (s) (noun) (no pl)
A prediction of the future by means of one's own soul: Thumomancy is possible without using any magical methods and without any other type of outside devices or objects.
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thumomancy (s) (THOO moh man" see) (noun), thumomancies (pl)
1. Divination or prophecy performed by means of one's own soul: The desert hermit practiced thumomancy and chose to meet with petitioners once per year.
2. Etymology: thumo- comes from Greek thumos, "soul" and mancy, "divination, prophecy, fortune telling" is also from Greek.
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