theurgy

(t̸hē′ər jē)

an occurrence or accomplishment or a sequence of these, esp. when remarkable or extraordinary, viewed as effected by supernatural or divine agency
a set of acts or incantations taken to be capable of producing such occurrences or accomplishments

Origin: LL(Ec) theurgia, a summoning of spirits < LGr(Ec) theourgia < theourgos, divine worker < Gr theos, god (see theo-) + ergon, work

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See theurgy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. the·ur·gies

Divine or supernatural intervention in human affairs.
The performance of miracles with supernatural assistance.
Magic performed with the aid of beneficent spirits, as formerly practiced by the Neo-Platonists.

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Origin: Late Latin theūrgia

Origin: , from Greek theourgiā, sacramental rite, mystery

Origin: : theo-, theo-

Origin: + -ourgiā, -urgy

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