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This page describes the practice. There is deliberately no automated reading for it — see the notes below.
Background
Sortes were a frequent method of divination among the ancient Romans. In many Italian temples, such as Praeneste and Caere, the will of the gods was consulted by drawing lots.
How it works
Inscribed lots were drawn, and the text on the lot drawn was taken as the answer.
At a glance
- Also called
- Sortes, Sortes Praenestinae
- Traditions
- Ancient Roman, Italic
- Regions
- Ancient Mediterranean
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- Price
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