theurgy
noun
a system of beneficent magic practiced by the Egyptian Platonists and others.
theurgist
-
a word derived from
theurgy.
Example Sentences
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The theurgist occupied his usual seat, surrounded by his corps of attendants.
From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by James Stevenson
As I have already pointed out, Moses was a very great theurgist, as many saints and prophets have been.
From The Emancipation of Massachusetts by Brooks Adams
The theurgist then produced a large medicine bag, from which a reed was selected.
From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by James Stevenson
Hostjobokon returned and the theurgist handed him the next white stick, when he repeated the ceremony, hurried from the lodge, and threw the stick to the east.
From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by James Stevenson
The theurgist then dipped his forefinger into the mixture, and running his hand rapidly over the masks from north to south, he touched each mouth; each line was passed over four times.
From Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians by James Stevenson
