theurgy

noun

white magic performed with the help of beneficent spirits (as formerly practiced by Neoplatonists)

the effect of supernatural or divine intervention in human affairs

Roots

theosthe- · Greek · god ergonurg- · Greek · work ia-y · Greek · state, action

Synonyms for theurgy

thaumaturgyn magicn sorceryn sortilege witchcraftn wizardryn witcheryn necromancyn voodooismn enchantmentn

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Where does theurgy come from?

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