Luck

Haruspicy and Sortilegy

Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) identifies two categories of diabolical divination, one more ancient, involving animal sacrifices, and another far too common today, involving the casting of lots, and both involving a like appeal to luck.

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Auspicy, Augury, and Alectryomancy

Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) explains a category of diabolical divination which has historically been associated with the interpretation of various animals, especially birds, in order to acquire special knowledge or direction, and lists several current instances.

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