pythonism

noun

pytho·​nism

ˈpīthəˌnizəm,

ˈpith-

plural -s

1

: possession by or intercourse with a pythonic deity or spirit

2

: the art and practice of prophecy or divination

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin python-, pytho pythonic spirit (from Greek Pythōn spirit of divination) + English -ism

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