hepatoscopy (Meaning)
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hepatoscopy (n.)
Divination by inspecting the liver of animals.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hepatoscopy
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hepatoscopy Sentence Examples
- The ancient practice of hepatoscopy involved examining the liver of sacrificed animals to divine the future.
- Hepatoscopy was widely practiced in ancient Mesopotamia, where the liver was considered a microcosm of the world.
- Skilled hepatoscopists could interpret the shape, color, and markings on the liver to predict events and outcomes.
- The royal court of the Babylonian king relied heavily on hepatoscopy for guidance in making decisions.
- In ancient Greece, hepatoscopy was also practiced, but it was less prevalent than in Mesopotamia.
- The Etruscan civilization adopted hepatoscopy from the Babylonians and developed their own unique set of liver models.
- Hepatoscopy declined in popularity in the later Roman Empire, as astrology and other forms of divination gained favor.
- The archaeological record provides valuable insights into the practice of hepatoscopy, including the discovery of bronze liver models used for training.
- Modern historians continue to study hepatoscopy to understand the beliefs and practices of ancient civilizations.
- The art of hepatoscopy, once shrouded in mystery, now serves as a window into the complex world of ancient divination.
FAQs About the word hepatoscopy
Divination by inspecting the liver of animals.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient practice of hepatoscopy involved examining the liver of sacrificed animals to divine the future.
Hepatoscopy was widely practiced in ancient Mesopotamia, where the liver was considered a microcosm of the world.
Skilled hepatoscopists could interpret the shape, color, and markings on the liver to predict events and outcomes.
The royal court of the Babylonian king relied heavily on hepatoscopy for guidance in making decisions.
