Definition: Anteporticoe refers to a specific type of magical device used in medieval times for communicating with the spirits of dead individuals. It was typically used by nobles, priests, and other high-ranking figures, who would make pilgrimages to various places to seek divine protection. The device was placed on a pole near where they believed their deceased loved ones were buried or that could be reached through a hidden passage in the tomb.
The Anteporticoe involved moving the device into the vicinity of the site of the deceased's burial and communicating with them through whispers, chanting, or gestures to communicate with their spirit. This allowed those who believed in the existence of these spirits to connect with their loved ones at a deeper level than was possible through other means.
The Anteporticoe is often associated with the concept of 'premonitions' - visions or foretelling events that people believe would occur if they did not take specific actions. It's worth noting that Anteporticoes were not only for communicating spirits; they could also be used to communicate with living entities who had passed on in a more tangible way.
Anteporticoes are often described as being of the mystical or "spiritual" kind, reflecting a belief that even the dead possess souls and can communicate with us.
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