necromancy

• Существительное, обозначающее практику общения с умершими, особенно для предсказания будущего, или использование чёрной магии и колдовства.

A noun referring to the practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future, or the use of black magic and sorcery.

uncountable

1. Magic involving spiritsC1formal

   The practice of using supernatural powers or dark forces to influence events, often associated with communicating with the dead.

   Некромантия

   • The ancient ritual was considered a form of necromancy.
   • Legends often describe necromancy as a forbidden art.
   • He studied necromancy in secret, hoping to contact lost souls.

   Synonymsblack magicconjurationoccultismsorceryspiritismwitchcraftwizardry

2. Summoning the deadC1formal

   The act of calling upon the spirits of the deceased, typically to gain knowledge or predict future events.

   Некромантия

   • The sorcerer performed necromancy to seek advice from the dead.
   • Necromancy was feared and outlawed in many ancient cultures.
   • She claimed to have witnessed necromancy during the séance.

   Synonymsspiritismspiritualism