gyromancy

noun — 2 senses

gyromancy

noun

Etymology From gyro- + -mancy.

1

Human sciences, Mysticism, Occult, Philosophy, Sciences Usually Divination where people walk on a circle of letters until dizzy; the letters they fall on are significant. Similar to Dervishing.

2

Usually Divination by whirling a coin on a circle of letters.

Related terms
giromancy

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