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Record 1 2023-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occult Sciences
DEF

Divination by observing the behaviour of molten lead.

CONT

Molybdomancy ... is the pouring of molten lead into cold water. Upon contact, the lead instantly solidifies. The resulting shapes are always unique and irregular, offering a variety of options for interpretation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences occultes
DEF

[...] méthode de divination pratiquée avec du plomb fondu.

CONT

La divination par le plomb fondu se nomme molybdomancie. On faisait fondre le métal dans un bol placé sur un feu et lorsqu'il arrivait à ébullition, on le versait dans un récipient d'eau froide. En repassant instantanément à l'état solide au contact de l'eau, il dessinait des coulures et prenait des figures singulières faciles à interpréter.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencias ocultas
DEF

Adivinación mediante la interpretación de las formas de gotas de plomo fundido [...]

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