aspidomancy
/æspɪdəʊˈmænsi/Definitions
1. noun
A form of divination or fortune telling involving a snake or an image of one, often used in ancient Greek and Roman practices.
“The historian studied the use of aspidomancy in ancient Greek rituals and its connection to the worship of Apollo.”
2. noun
A type of magical or mystical practice that involves interpreting omens and signs associated with snakes.
“The medieval scholar was known for her expertise in aspidomancy and its applications in alchemy and astrology.”