47. Alectryomancy
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Kyle and Emily glimpse into their crystal ball and reveal a word that melds birdwatching and divination into one: alectryomancy. They look at this word’s origins in ancient Greek, as well as its importance in ancient Rome. Turns out the magic of the rooster is not to be understated! (Though it is stated beautifully by our old friend Pliny the Elder.) They’ll also take you through some thrilling (if violent) tales from Roman history--including one about a fortune teller, some chickens, and 288,000 lost quincunxes. And they squeeze in a few extra tidbits to peck at, like the divining rituals of hermeticism and the etymology of “praying mantis”! Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike. Like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ButterNoParsnipsPodcast Support us! www.patreon.com/ButterNoParsnips Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore
