Learn about itLearn onlyHistorical practice
This page describes the practice. There is deliberately no automated reading for it — see the notes below.
Background
Hippomancy is divination through the horse — its movements, neighing, tracks or bones. The horse was often seen as an intermediary between people, nature and the gods.
How it works
The horse’s movements, neighing or tracks were observed and read as signs.
Notes and limits
Safety: Do not use animals for divination.
At a glance
- Also called
- Horse omens
- Traditions
- Celtic, Germanic, Slavic
- Regions
- Europe
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