Coscinomancy

/ˌkɒsɪˈnɒmənsi/ noun

Definition

A form of divination or fortune-telling that uses a sieve, typically by spinning it on a point or interpreting how it moves.

Etymology

From Greek 'koskinon' (sieve) and 'manteia' (divination), combining the word for sieve with the common suffix for forms of prophecy or fortune-telling.

Kelly Says

This obscure divination method was actually practiced in medieval Europe and ancient times, revealing how people tried to find meaning in everyday household objects before modern science could explain natural phenomena.

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