Entity: PALM-READING
Palm-reading, also known as palmistry, is the practice of interpreting the lines and features of a person's palm to gain insight into their life, love, emotions, personality traits, and potential future events.
PALM-READING
Etymology
The term 'palm-reading' is derived from the practice of reading palms, also known as palmistry.
Definition
Palm-reading, or palmistry, is a fortunetelling technique that involves evaluating the shape of the hand as well as each individual line and crease on the palm, and predicting the future based on that information.
Historical Context
Palm reading is an ancient practice that has captivated people for centuries. It is found all over the world with numerous cultural variations.
Cultural Significance
Palmistry is considered both an art and a science, with practitioners interpreting the lines on a person's palm to gain insight into their life, love, emotions, personality traits, past, future, and potential.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include chiromancy, chirology, and cheirology, all of which involve the study of the palm for fortune-telling purposes.
See Also
A divination technique that involves analyzing the physical features of the hands to interpret personality traits and predict future events based on the lines and creases on the palm.