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haruspicy in a sentence

n.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

Haruspicy is the practice of divining the future or interpreting omens by examining the entrails of sacrificed animals.

Sample Sentences

  1. The ancient practice of haruspicy involved examining the entrails of sacrificed animals to predict the future.
  2. In Roman culture, haruspicy was a common method for divining the will of the gods before making significant decisions.
  3. Scholars have debated the influence of haruspicy on the political decisions of ancient leaders.
  4. The haruspex, an expert in haruspicy, meticulously studied the liver to interpret omens.
  5. Modern interpretations of haruspicy often draw parallels with contemporary forms of divination and fortune-telling.