pythonism
noun
pytho·nism
ˈpīthəˌnizəm,
ˈpith-
plural -s
1
: possession by or intercourse with a pythonic deity or spirit
2
: the art and practice of prophecy or divination
Word History
Etymology
Late Latin python-, pytho pythonic spirit (from Greek Pythōn spirit of divination) + English -ism