Handreading

/ˈhændriːdɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The practice of palmistry; interpreting the lines, shapes, and features of a person's hand to predict their future or understand their character.

Etymology

From hand + reading; the practice combines ancient divination traditions from India, Persia, and Greece, formalized into systematic palmistry during the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Kelly Says

Handreading persists despite zero scientific evidence because it exploits the Barnum effect—vague statements about palms sound profound and meaningful to the person hearing them, no matter how generic.

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