divinatory practice
C41528
concept
A divinatory practice is a structured method or ritual used to seek insight, guidance, or knowledge about hidden, present, or future events through symbolic systems, omens, or perceived supernatural means.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| ancient Near Eastern divination | 1 |
| divinatory practice canonical | 1 |
| system of divination | 1 |
Description generation (CDg)
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Instruction
generate a one-sentence description for a given conceptual class. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the conceptional class]"
Input
Class: divinatory practice
Generated description
A divinatory practice is a structured method or ritual used to seek insight, guidance, or knowledge about hidden, present, or future events through symbolic systems, omens, or perceived supernatural means.
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
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Oracles
surface form:
Oracles (Greek mythology)
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| Mesopotamian omen texts | ancient Near Eastern divination |
| Etrusca disciplina | system of divination |