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Thaumaturgy (/ ˈ θ ɔː m ə t ɜːr dʒ i / ⓘ), derived from the Greek words thauma (wonder) and ergon (work), refers to the practical application of magic to effect change in the physical world. Historically, thaumaturgy has been associated with the manipulation of natural forces, the creation of wonders, and the performance of magical ...
Authentic Thaumaturgy is a set of rules for portraying magic in role-playing games, written by Isaac Bonewits. The first edition was published by Chaosium in 1978. [ 1 ] A substantially expanded edition was published by Steve Jackson Games in 1998.
Theurgy(/ˈθiːɜːrdʒi/; from Greek θεουργίαtheourgía), also known as divine magic, is one of two major branches of the magicalarts,[1]the other being practical magicor thaumaturgy. [2][3]Theurgy describes the ritual practicesassociated with the invocationor evocationof the presenceof one or more deities, especially with the goal of ...
Figma (toy) Painted ABS and PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included. Varying heights. The Figma (フィグマ) series is a Japanese action figure line produced by Max Factory and distributed by Good Smile Company. The product series was created by Max Factory CEO MAX Watanabe and Masaki Asai, as a "counter" to the Revoltech line ...
Abacomancy. Abracadabra, an ancient word in an unknown language popularly carved onto amulets in antiquity. Abramelin oil. Acultomancy, divination by the use of needles. Adept. Aeon (Thelema) Aeromancy. Air (classical element), one of the four classical elements that play a role in alchemy. Agalmatomancy.
The term thaumaturgy is used in various novels and games as a synonym for magic, a particular sub-school (often mechanical) of magic, or as the "science" of magic. Thaumaturgy is often used as a name for the magic in Terry Pratchett 's Discworld novels. The word also lends itself to the "thaum", the basic unit of magical energy.
Bas-Lag. Bas-Lag is a fictional universe in which several of China Miéville 's novels are set. Bas-Lag is a world where both magic (referred to as thaumaturgy) and steampunk technology exist, and where many intelligent races live.
Trogdor the Burninator is an original character created by Strong Bad in the 58th Strong Bad Email, titled "dragon". The cartoon features Strong Bad giving an Ed Emberley-inspired drawing tutorial [12] to the viewer, illustrating a fire-breathing serpent with incongruous details including stick-figure feet and a single, large muscular arm.