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Sideromanocy

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(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).

Bibliography Information
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.