/ˈvɒluːspə/ (vol-oo-spah)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Norse divination, where a seeress would interpret omens and predict the future by gazing into a cauldron of boiling water.

“The historian studied the practice of voluspa in ancient Norse mythology.”

2. noun

A type of poetic or prophetic utterance, often with a mystical or mysterious quality.

“The seer’s voluspa was filled with vivid imagery and symbolism.”