Cleromancy
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Cleromancy is a form of divination, involving sortition, in which an outcome is determined by means that normally would be considered random, such as the rolling of dice, but that are sometimes believ
Aaron draws lots to select which of two goats will be the scapegoat. (Leviticus 16:7–10; stained glass from Lincoln Cathedral)
Astragalomancy
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Astragalomancy, also known as cubomancy or astragyromancy, is a form of divination that uses dice specially marked with letters or numbers. Historically, as with dice games, the "dice" were usually kn
Cleromancy
…involving sortition (casting of lots), in which an outcome is determined by means that normally would be considered random, such as the rolling of dice (astragalomancy), but that are sometimes believed to reveal the will of a deity. In ancient Rome, fortunes were told through the casting of lots or sortes…
Replica Roman astragali
Astragali used for gaming in Mongolia
EB1911 Greek Art - Greek Drawing of Women Playing at Knucklebones