| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Routledge Encyclopedia of Ancient Mediterranean Religions |
| Editors | Eric Orlin, Lisbeth S Fried, Jennifer Knust, Michael Satlow, Michael E Pregill |
| Place of Publication | New York, United States of America |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 643-643 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780415831970, 9780203506240 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Abstract
Necromancy (Gk. nekuomanteia, "DIVINATION through the dead") was practiced by various peoples of the ancient world. The "Witch of Endor" summoned the sprit of the prophet SAMUEL at Saul's behest, despite Biblical injunctions against necromancy and Saul's own expulsion of necromancers, so that Saul could learn the future. Necromancy first appears in the Greek world in book 11 of the ODYSSEY. Odysseus, following the instructions of Kirke (who therefore acts for him as a professional necromancer), dug a pit at night into which he poured bloodless and blood LIBATIONS.
Keywords
- Classical Greek and Roman History
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