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Aspidomancy (from the Greek word aspis meaning shield) is a form of divination based on the interpretation of patterns on a shield. 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.

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  • Aspidomancy (from the Greek word aspis meaning shield) is a form of divination based on the interpretation of patterns on a shield. 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 reciting incantations to summon an entity or enter a trance, in order to gain knowledge. This method was first described in the 17th century by French writer Pierre de Lancre. (en)
  • Se llama aspidomancia (de la palabra griega "aspis" significando escudo) es una forma de adivinación basado en la interpretación de patrones en un escudo.​ Leer los patrones se creía que daba alguna idea sobre el futuro. Los lectores estudian el escudo buscando un patrón que pueda representar símbolos o imágenes y los interpretan como pistas que indican lo que va a pasar en el futuro. La aspidomancia también puede referirse al método de adivinación consistente en sentarse sobre un escudo y recitar encantamientos para convocar a una entidad o entrar en trance, con el fin de ganar conocimiento. Este método fue descrito inicialmente en el siglo XVII por el escritor francés Pierre de Lancre.​ (es)
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  • Aspidomancy (from the Greek word aspis meaning shield) is a form of divination based on the interpretation of patterns on a shield. 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. (en)
  • Se llama aspidomancia (de la palabra griega "aspis" significando escudo) es una forma de adivinación basado en la interpretación de patrones en un escudo.​ Leer los patrones se creía que daba alguna idea sobre el futuro. Los lectores estudian el escudo buscando un patrón que pueda representar símbolos o imágenes y los interpretan como pistas que indican lo que va a pasar en el futuro. (es)
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  • Aspidomancy (en)
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