The practice or art of divination by examining the entrails or organs of sacrificed animals, particularly as practiced by Roman priests.
From Latin aruspicina (the practice of aruspices), formed from aruspex with the suffix -ina or -ia, indicating a practice or discipline.
Aruspicy was basically ancient Rome's version of scientific method—they had consistent rules, professional practitioners, and interpreted results methodically, which is why generals took it seriously.
Practice of divination through animal entrails; the terminology preserves masculine-coded authority from Latin, though women participated widely in Mediterranean divination traditions.
Use 'divination' or 'haruspicy' as alternatives; the suffix '-aruspicy' is technical enough that alternatives may be preferred for clarity.
["divination","haruspicy","augury"]
Priestesses, oracles, and female seers held comparable or superior status to male diviners in many ancient Mediterranean societies.
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