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Sideromanocy

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(σίδηρος , iron, and μαντεία, divination), a mode of divination anciently practiced by placing straws on red-hot iron, and drawing inferences as to the will of the gods from the manner of their burning. (See DIVINATION).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Sideromanocy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/sideromanocy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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