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The art of predicting events after the manner of the priestess of Apollo at Delphi; equivocal prophesying.
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Pythonism — Pyth o*nism, n. The art of predicting events after the manner of the priestess of Apollo at Delphi; equivocal prophesying. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pythonism — pytho·nism … English syllables
pythonism — ˈpīthəˌnizəm, ˈpith noun ( s) Etymology: Late Latin python , pytho pythonic spirit (from Greek Pythōn spirit of divination) + English ism 1. : possession by or intercourse with a pythonic deity or spirit 2 … Useful english dictionary
The Spanish Inquisition (Monty Python) — The Spanish Inquisition is a series of sketches in Monty Python s Flying Circus, Series 2 Episode 2, first broadcast 22 September 1970, parodying the real life Spanish Inquisition. This episode is itself entitled The Spanish Inquisition . The… … Wikipedia
Divination — • The seeking after knowledge of future or hidden things by inadequate means Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Divination Divination … Catholic encyclopedia
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