query: subclass_of daphnomancy
supports: Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition. Divination (from Latin "divinare" "to foresee, to be inspired by a god", related to "divinus", divine) is the attempt to gain insight into a question or situation by way of an occultic, standardized process or ritual. Used in various forms throughout history, diviners ascertain their interpretations of how a querent should proceed by reading signs, events, or omens, or through alleged contact with a supernatural agency. Pyromancy (from Greek "pyros," fire, and "manteia," divination) is the art of divination by means of fire. Daphnomancy is a form of pyromancy whereby the future is predicted by burning bay laurel leaves . A loud crackling from the fire is a positive omen , whereas silence is a negative one .
candidates: agency chemical process definition digestion divination fire greek history light process question
answer: divination