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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > global studies > global governance and world order > global religion > concepts in global religion > geomancy
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geomancy  

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  • The term GEOMANCY, derived from Greek roots, refers to the earth (geo) and attempts to use attributes of the earth in a prophetic (mantikos) manner. Geomancy involves the use of the earth in a process of divination. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Geomancy]

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