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Ceroscopy
A system
of divination
by wax. The procedure was performed as follows: Fine wax was melted in a
brass vessel till it was a liquid of uniform consistence. Then it was slowly
poured into another vessel containing cold water, in such a way that the
wax formed into tiny discs. The magician or diviner then interpreted the
shapes as their meanings appeared to him.
This divinatory method is similar to molybdomancy.
A.G.H.
Source: 9.