thần thuật
Definition
- Noun:
- Theurgy / Divine magic: The practice of rituals, ceremonies, or magic intended to invoke the action or presence of a deity or divine power, often for the purpose of divination, healing, or gaining supernatural aid. It implies a sacred or religious form of magic, distinct from secular sorcery.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các pháp sư nghiên cứu thần thuật để giao tiếp với các vị thần. (The sorcerers studied theurgy to communicate with the gods.)
- Thần thuật trong tín ngưỡng dân gian thường liên quan đến các nghi lễ cầu mưa. (Divine magic in folk beliefs often involves rituals to pray for rain.)
- Cuốn sách cổ mô tả những phép thần thuật bí ẩn. (The ancient book describes mysterious acts of theurgy.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical, anthropological, or fantasy contexts to describe a system of magic deeply intertwined with religion and the divine.
Variants and Related Words
- Thuật (n): art, technique, magic. A more general term for techniques or magical arts.
- Pháp thuật (n): magic, sorcery. A broader term for magic that may not specifically involve deities.
- Bùa chú (n): incantations, charms. Often refers to spells and talismans, which can be a part of .
Synonyms
- Theurgy: Ritual magic to invoke divine intervention.
- Divine magic: Magic derived from or involving gods or spiritual forces.
- Sacred sorcery: Emphasizes the religious aspect of the magical practice.
Related Concepts
- Tôn giáo (n): religion. is often a practice within a religious framework.
- Nghi lễ (n): ritual, ceremony. The practical component of .
- Hiến tế (n): sacrifice. An act that may be part of rituals to appease deities.