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Oracle Bones Divination Kostas Dervenis

Oracle Bones Divination By Kostas Dervenis

Oracle Bones Divination by Kostas Dervenis


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Summary

The first complete guide to this ancient Greek form of divination.

Oracle Bones Divination Summary

Oracle Bones Divination: The Greek I Ching by Kostas Dervenis

In ancient Greece methods of foretelling the future were widespread, whether they were official oracles of the gods or simple dice games to divine one's luck. One of the most popular and accessible ways of determining one's fate and fortune was through the ritual casting of animal bones, similar to the casting of coins or yarrow stalks with the Chinese I Ching. Kostas Dervenis explains how to interpret the casting of the oracle bones--either traditional sheep anklebones or coins--to answer your questions on love, health, wealth, and the future. Using the original stanzas discovered in ancient Greek temples in Greece and Turkey, the author reconstructs the complete matrix of interpretation for each possible casting of the bones. He explores how this practice traces back to the Golden Age of the Neolithic period in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria--predating the I Ching--and how it is still practiced today as the popular folk game of knucklebones. Providing the first complete guide to this ancient practice, Dervenis allows anyone to cast the bones for guidance, inspiration, and insight into their fate.

Oracle Bones Divination Reviews

Anyone interested in divination will be fascinated by the revival of this lost ancient treasure. Painstakingly reconstructed by Kostas Dervenis, Oracle Bones Divination is a remarkable and significant achievement, both accessible and accurate. I was hooked from the start. * Josephine Ellershaw, author of the Easy Tarot series *
Oracle Bones Divination is an informative exploration of an ancient oracular system, easily adapted through the use of coins for modern diviners. Dervenis provides a solid and interesting background of the astragali, and the interpretations retain their classical flavor while being relevant for the current time. * Anastasia S. Haysler, president of Tarot Media Company *

About Kostas Dervenis

Kostas Dervenis is a materials engineer and a martial arts instructor in jujutsu and pammachon. He is the coauthor of The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece and the author, under the pen name Kosta Danaos, of Nei Kung and The Magus of Java. He lives in Athens, Greece.

Table of Contents


Foreword: Resurrecting a Lost Tradition by Stamos Stinis

Prologue

Part I
Introduction to Divination

Determining One's Fate and Fortune

How the Ancient Greeks Viewed Fate
The History of the Oracle Bones (Astragali)
How to Cast the Oracle
The Greek Gods
The Mind Shapes All: Consorting with the Past, Present, and Future

Part II
Interpreting the Oracle

Guidance, Inspiration, and Insight

Bibliography
List of Divination Combinations

Additional information

GOR007155924
9781620551011
1620551012
Oracle Bones Divination: The Greek I Ching by Kostas Dervenis
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
2014-02-13
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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