Definition
pyromancies
noun
- plural of pyromancy; instances or practices of divination by fire or flames
Usage: archaic; occult
Examples
- Ancient priests performed pyromancies by interpreting the patterns of flames.
- The grimoire contained detailed instructions for various pyromancies and other divination methods.
- Medieval scholars documented pyromancies as one of many supernatural practices.
- She studied historical pyromancies to understand how ancient cultures sought knowledge through fire.