thumb | right | alt=Image of a stalk of Bay Laurel in a kitchen environment | Bay Laurel plant (Laurus nobilis)
Daphnomancy is a form of pyromancy in which the future is predicted by burning bay laurel leaves. A loud crackling from the fire is a positive omen, while silence indicates a negative one.
History and etymology
Daphno is thought to be a tribute to Daphne, an ancient Greek nymph who turned into the first laurel tree by Apollo. Originally, the leaves used in daphnomancy were selected from the sacred grove of Apollo.