Summonings: meaning, definitions and examples
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summonings
[ ˈsʌmənɪŋz ]
occult rituals
The act of calling upon supernatural entities or forces through rituals, spells, or incantations. It is believed to be a way of seeking guidance, protection, or assistance from the spiritual realm.
Synonyms
conjuring, incantations, invocations
Examples of usage
- The summonings performed by the witches in the dark forest were said to be powerful and mysterious.
- His summonings of ancient deities were rumored to have brought him great wealth and power.
fantasy literature
The act of bringing forth creatures or beings from other realms or dimensions through magical means. It is often depicted in fantasy stories and novels as a way to unleash powerful entities or allies.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wizard's summonings of mythical beasts to aid him in battle were legendary.
- She used her summonings to call upon the spirits of the forest to protect her kingdom.
Translations
Translations of the word "summonings" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invocações
🇮🇳 आह्वान
🇩🇪 Beschwörungen
🇮🇩 pemanggilan
🇺🇦 викликання
🇵🇱 przywołania
🇯🇵 召喚
🇫🇷 invocations
🇪🇸 invocaciones
🇹🇷 çağrılar
🇰🇷 소환
🇸🇦 استدعاءات
🇨🇿 vyvolání
🇸🇰 vyvolania
🇨🇳 召唤
🇸🇮 priklici
🇮🇸 kalla fram
🇰🇿 шақырулар
🇬🇪 გამოძახება
🇦🇿 çağırışlar
🇲🇽 invocaciones
Word origin
The word 'summonings' originated from the Old French word 'semaner', meaning 'to summon or order'. Over time, it evolved into 'summonings' in English, specifically referring to the act of calling upon supernatural entities or forces. The concept of summonings has been prevalent in various cultures and belief systems, often associated with rituals, magic, and the occult.