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In Middle Ages and before, games and magic and religion weren't separated. Even mundane games played in taverns were magically bound to your luck and well-bein
by guard-of-terra 13y ago
In Middle Ages and before, games and magic and religion weren't separated.
Even mundane games played in taverns were magically bound to your luck and well-being. More sophisticated (board) games were outright sacred and were seen as a way to communicate with gods.
- thret 13y agoWiki has several examples from the Bible, casting lots to see what God chooses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleromancy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleromancy