Where does “libanomancy” come from?
libanomancy (English) comes from Ancient Greek λιβανομαντεία, from Ancient Greek Λίβανος — frankincense.
libanomancy (English): Divination by interpreting burning incense smoke
Definitions
- Divination by interpreting burning incense smoke
Ancestry of “libanomancy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λιβανομαντεία | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Λίβανος | frankincense |