sciomancy
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪəˌmænsi/
The English word “sciomancy” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- divination using shadows
- divination using ghosts or spirits
Etymology
From Late Latin sciomantia, from Ancient Greek σκιά (skiá, “shadow”) + μαντεία (manteía, “divination”).
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