theurgy

noun
/ˈθiːˌɜː.d͡ʒi/UK/ˈθiːˌɝ.d͡ʒi/US

Etymology

From Late Latin theūrgia, from Ancient Greek θεουργίᾱ (theourgíā, “sorcery”), from θεός (theós, “god”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”). By surface analysis, the- + -urgy.

  1. derived from θεουργίᾱ — “sorcery
  2. derived from theūrgia

Definitions

  1. A form of magic designed to allow for worship or conjuration of, or communication with…

    A form of magic designed to allow for worship or conjuration of, or communication with spirits or deities.

  2. A supernatural intervention in human affairs.

The neighborhood

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