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==References == | <p> (from '''''Λἱβανος''''' , ''The [[Frankincense]] Tree,'' and '''''Μαντεία''''' , [[Divination]] ), a species of divination (q.v.) which was performed by throwing a quantity of frankincense into the fire, and noting the odor which it emitted. If it burned quickly and gave out an agreeable smell, the omen was favorable; but if the reverse took place, it was unfavorable. </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_48675"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/libanomancy Libanomancy from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | <ref name="term_48675"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/libanomancy Libanomancy from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:05, 15 October 2021
Libanomancy [1]
(from Λἱβανος , The Frankincense Tree, and Μαντεία , Divination ), a species of divination (q.v.) which was performed by throwing a quantity of frankincense into the fire, and noting the odor which it emitted. If it burned quickly and gave out an agreeable smell, the omen was favorable; but if the reverse took place, it was unfavorable.
