onomancy (Meaning)
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onomancy (n)
divination by the letters of a name
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onomancy (n.)
Divination by the letters of a name; nomancy.
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onomancy Sentence Examples
- Ancient seers practiced onomancy, deciphering the future from names.
- The superstition of onomancy influenced the choice of names in many cultures.
- Onomancers believed that analyzing the letters and sounds of a name could reveal a person's destiny.
- According to onomancy, the repetition of certain letters in a name indicated specific traits or experiences.
- In some traditions, onomancy was used to determine the auspiciousness of a marriage or business partnership.
- The Greek philosopher Pythagoras was known for his onomantic theories, linking names to universal principles.
- Medieval astrologers often employed onomancy alongside other divination techniques.
- Modern-day practitioners of onomancy may use numerology or other tools to interpret names.
- While onomancy lacks scientific validation, its fascination with the power of names persists.
- Some historians believe that early forms of onomancy may have influenced the development of written language.
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divination by the letters of a nameDivination by the letters of a name; nomancy.
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Ancient seers practiced onomancy, deciphering the future from names.
The superstition of onomancy influenced the choice of names in many cultures.
Onomancers believed that analyzing the letters and sounds of a name could reveal a person's destiny.
According to onomancy, the repetition of certain letters in a name indicated specific traits or experiences.
