Definitions

1. noun

An ancient form of divination or fortune-telling in which the skull of a person, usually a sacrificial victim, is used to foretell the future.

“In ancient cultures, cephalomancy was a highly regarded yet disturbing form of divination.”

2. noun

The study or practice of foretelling the future by examining the skull or cranium of a person.

“The archaeologists studied the art of cephalomancy to better understand ancient civilizations.”