Alphitomancy

Alphitomancy is an ancient form of divination performed using barley bread. de Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.22
== Method ==
The most common form of alphitomancy is as follows: pure barley flour is kneaded with milk and salt, and no leaven is added to it. This is then wrapped in greased paper, baked under ash, and rubbed with verbena leaves. It is then fed to a suspected liar, and if they gain indigestion from it, they are proven to be a liar. 
Another form of alphitomancy is recorded as having been practiced in the forest near ancient Lavinium: a snake/dragon was kept in a cave and, on certain days, young girls would make cakes for it using honey and barley flour. They would enter the cave blindfolded, and the serpent would not eat the cake of any who was not without reproach. 
== Further Reading ==
* Disquisitiones Magicae, Delrio
== References ==
Category:Divination
Category:Rituals
Category:Dictionnaire Infernal