Iridology

Iridology Iridology, also known as iridodiagnosis, is an alternative medicine practice that examines the patterns, colours, and other characteristics of the iris to know a…

Omphalomancy

Omphalomancy Omphalomancy (also known as Omphilomancy) is divination by inspecting the navel cord or belly button. . Etymology Derived from the Greek omphalos ('navel') and…

Dracomancy

Dracomancy Dracomancy (also known as 'Dragon magick') is a divination by dragons. Etymology Derived from the Greek drakon ('dragon') and manteia ('prophecy') Methods Dragons have…

Ololygmancy

Ololygmancy Ololygmancy is divination by interpreting the barking or howling patterns of dogs. Etymology Derived from the Greek ololuzo ('howl') and manteia ('prophecy') SEE ALSO:…

Oinomancy

Oinomancy Oinomancy (or oenomancy or œnomancy) is a form of divination by interpreting the patterns in wine. Etymology Derived from the Greek oinos ('wine') and…

Notarikon

Notarikon Notarikon is a system of abbreviations by either shortening the words or by writing only one letter of each word. Etymology Derived from the…

Nggàm

Nggàm is type of divination by interpreting the actions of spiders or crabs. Etymology Derived from the Mambila nggàm ('divination') Origin Nggàm originated among the…

Cheirognomy

Cheirognomy (or Chirognomy) is the study of the general hand formation. Etymology Derived from the Greek kheir ('hand') and gnomonia ('interpretation') Methods Chirognomy is another…

Chiromancy

The study of the lines in the hands. This word is also often used to describe the entire study of palmistry. This section gives a…

Scapulomancy

Armomancy (also scapulimancy, scapulomancy, omoplatoscopy) is the art of divination through inspecting one's shoulders or the shoulder blades of sacrificed animals . Etymology From Latin…