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apantomancynoun
divination by chance meetings with any objects that present themself, most commonly animals. The superstition associated with a black cat crossing one's path is apantomancy.
Etymology: Greek apantomai, to meet.
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Apantomancy
Apantomancy is a form of divination using articles at hand or things that present themselves by chance. The diviner works him/herself into a state of trance until an object or event is perceived and a divination worked out. This form of divination was used in ancient Rome by the augurs. There is no set of standard interpretations in apantomancy, with the interpretations of events depending on the background of the seer.A branch of apantomancy places special significance on chance meetings of animals. The superstition regarding black cats crossing your path comes from this form of divination. Other common superstitions based on apantomancy are the belief that seeing a buzzard is an omen of death.
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Apantomancy
Apantomancy is a form of divination using articles at hand or things that present themselves by chance. The diviner works him/herself into a state of trance until an object or event is perceived and a divination worked out. This form of divination was used in ancient Rome by the augers. There is no set of standard interpretations in Apantomancy, with the interpretations of events depending on the background of the seer. A branch of Apantomancy places special significance on chance meetings of animals. The superstition regarding black cats crossing your path comes from this form of divination. Other common superstitions based on Apantomancy are the belief that seeing a buzzard is an omen of death.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of apantomancy in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of apantomancy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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