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whichbe commented on the word oinomancy
Divination using wine.
May 13, 2008
qms commented on the word oinomancy
Oinomancy (or oenomancy or œnomancy) is a form of divination conducted by examining patterns in wine. An ancient technique, oinomancy was performed by a priestess known as a Bacchante, and protected by Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Oinomancy is still practiced today, but is rare in the United States.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oinomancy
July 16, 2014