by Janet Boyer
Palmistry, also known as chiromancy or palm reading, is divination involving the shape and size of the hand. The lines on the hand, as well as the muscle areas (known as mounts), are also studied and analyzed. Palmistry has been used for thousands of years, and over 2,500 years ago, Aristotle wrote a book on it for Alexander the Great.
In the 15th century, many of the mystical arts were condemned as witchcraft, including palm reading. Unfortunately many who practiced this art were killed, persecuted, or went into hiding at the time.
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