Rhapsodomancy is an ancient form of divination performed by choosing through some method a specific passage or poem from which to ascertain information. There were various methods for practicing rhapsodomancy. Sometimes, individuals would write several verses or sentences from a poet on multiple pieces of wood, paper, or similar material, shake th...
divination by opening works of poetry at random
• (n.) Divination by means of verses.
Rhap'so·do·man`cy noun [ Rhapsody + -mancy .] Divination by means of verses.