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haruspices ancient Etruscan seers who divined the future from the entrails of animals. [Rom. Hist.: EB, IV: 933] See : Prophecy How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Garzoni designates one class of those who cultivate the "ceremonial" arts "soothsayers," among them "prophets, sibyls, seers, haruspices, augurers, . Although assuredly impressed by da Gama's petition and favorably inclined, the Indian ruler also proves indecisive because of his superstitious faith in his haruspices, or augurs who, employing "diabolic sign and augury" (Bacon), [47] ultimately persuade him to reject da Gama's suit, arguing that the Portuguese will impose upon them "a strong yoak, which they should ne're remove" and "endless Bondage. |
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