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Aspidomancy (from the Greek wordaspis meaning shield)[1] is a form ofdivination based on the interpretation of patterns on ashield. Reading the patterns is believed to give some insight into the future. Readers study the shield, looking for a pattern that may represent symbols or pictures. They interpret these symbols and pictures as clues as to what is going to happen in the future.
Aspidomancy can also refer to the method of divination of sitting on a shield and recitingincantations to summon an entity or enter atrance, in order to gain knowledge. This method was first described in the 17th century byFrench writerPierre de Lancre.[2]
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