Necromancy: meaning, definitions and examples

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necromancy

 

[ หˆnษ›krษ™หŒmรฆnsษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

magic, practices

Necromancy is a practice that involves the summoning of the spirits of the dead for the purpose of gaining insight into the future or uncovering hidden knowledge. Often associated with dark magic, necromancers are believed to have the ability to communicate with the deceased and even raise them for various purposes, such as seeking advice or performing rituals. Historically, necromancy has been viewed with suspicion and is frequently depicted in literature and media as an ominous practice tied to witchcraft. In several cultures, it was thought to be a form of divination that allowed practitioners to manipulate the dead-for personal gain.

Synonyms

black magic, dark arts, sorcery, wizardry

Examples of usage

  • The ancient texts described various forms of necromancy.
  • In the horror film, the protagonist delves into necromancy to uncover secrets.
  • Her fascination with necromancy led her to study dark arts.
  • The wizard was notorious for his necromancy spells.

Translations

Translations of the word "necromancy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น necromancia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฆเฅ‚-เคŸเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nekromantie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nekromansi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะบั€ะพะผะฐะฝั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nekromancja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญป่€…ใ‚’ๅ‘ผใณๅ‡บใ™่ก“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉcromancie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ necromancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถlรผ รงaฤŸฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์‹ ์ˆ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุญุฑ ุงู„ุฃุณูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nekromancie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nekromancia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€š็ตๆœฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nekromancija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dauรฐasynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะบั€ะพะผะฐะฝั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nekromansiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ necromancia

Etymology

The word 'necromancy' has its roots in the ancient Greek term 'nekromanteia,' which directly translates to 'divination by the dead.' This practice dates back to antiquity, with references found in early Greek texts and Roman literature where practitioners attempted to communicate with deceased individuals through rituals and offerings. The term gained popularity during the Middle Ages, often associated with the occult and regarded as a forbidden art due to its connections with death and the supernatural. As literature evolved, necromancy became a common theme in gothic novels, horror stories, and folklore, portraying necromancers as dark figures capable of breaching the boundary between life and death. Over time, necromancy has maintained its place in popular culture, commonly appearing in movies, video games, and modern fantasy literature, symbolizing the allure and danger associated with the unknown and the afterlife.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,743 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.