Necromancy

n.

1.

The art of revealing future events by means of a pretended communication with the dead; the black art; hence, magic in general; conjuration; enchantment. See Black art. This palace standeth in the air, By necromancy placèd there. - Drayton.

Noun	1.	necromancy - the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world Synonyms: black art, black magic, sorcery
	2.	necromancy - conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying

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