1. the practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future
Usage: archaic; occult
2. magic or sorcery in general, especially involving the dead
Usage: archaic; fantasy literature

Examples

• The ancient texts described various necromancies used by medieval wizards.
• She studied the necromancies mentioned in old folklore tales.
• The novel featured dark necromancies that could raise the dead.
• Historians documented the necromancies practiced in ancient civilizations.
• The fantasy game included spells based on traditional necromancies.
• Medieval scholars wrote extensively about different forms of necromancies.