Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haruspices
noun
/həˈrʌs.pɪ.siːz/
Definition
Haruspices were ancient Roman priests who practiced divination by examining the entrails of sacrificed animals.
Examples
- In ancient Rome, haruspices played a crucial role in determining the outcomes of battles by interpreting the will of the gods.
- The general consulted the haruspices to ensure that their plans were favored by divine forces.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to the practice of reading signs from animal organs to predict the future or interpret the will of the gods.
Synonyms
- diviners
- soothsayers
- augurs
