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Oracle Bones Divination

By Kostas Dervenis

Oracle Bones Divination

By Kostas Dervenis

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In ancient Greece methods of foretelling the future were widespread, whether they were official oracles of the gods or simple dice games to divine one's luck. One of the most popular and accessible ways of determining one's fate and fortune was through the ritual casting of animal bones, similar to the casting of coins or yarrow stalks with the Chinese I Ching. Kostas Dervenis explains how to interpret the casting of the oracle bones--either traditional sheep anklebones or coins--to answer your questions on love, health, wealth, and the future. Using the original stanzas discovered in ancient Greek temples in Greece and Turkey, the author reconstructs the complete matrix of interpretation for each possible casting of the bones. He explores how this practice traces back to the Golden Age of the Neolithic period in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria--predating the I Ching--and how it is still practiced today as the popular folk game of "knucklebones." Providing the first complete guide to this ancient practice, Dervenis allows anyone to cast the bones for guidance, inspiration, and insight into their fate.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
176
Release Date:
2013-12-26
Publication Date:
2013-12-26
Publisher:
Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1620551012
ISBN13:
9781620551011
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
207 g
Height:
155 cm
Width:
228 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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