Alectryomancy

/æ.lɛk.tri. ˈɑm.ən.si/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of alectoromancy; divination by observing the behavior of roosters.

Etymology

Variant of 'alectoromancy' using 'alectryo-' instead of 'alectoro-,' reflecting different transliteration choices from Greek.

Kelly Says

Different scholars transliterated ancient Greek differently—you'd see both 'alectryomancy' and 'alectoromancy' in old texts, showing that even 'correct' scientific terms were fluid across history.

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