McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Libanomancy

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McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Libanomancy


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(from ëἱâáíïò , the frankincense tree, and ìáíôåßá , divination), a species of divination (q.v.) which was performed by throwing a quantity of frankincense into the fire, and noting the odor which it emitted. If it burned quickly and gave out an agreeable smell, the omen was favorable; but if the reverse took place, it was unfavorable.