idolomancy

Etymology

First element is from Late Latin idolum, from Ancient Greek εἴδωλον (eídōlon, “image, idol”). Second element is from Latin -mantīa, ultimately from Ancient Greek μᾰντείᾱ (mănteíā). Equivalent to idol + -mancy.

noun

  1. Divination by idols, images or figures.“1652 Gaule The Magastromancer xix. Idolomancy, by Idolls, Images, Figures...”