What Does Throwing the Bones Even Mean?
Osteomancy is another term for throwing bones. It is an ancient form of divination that originates from Africa. Throwing bones has been used for diving into the past and foretelling the future for generations. Indigenous American and South American tribes also practice the act. Throwing the bones refers to casting a collection of bones, stones, seashells, and other items onto a hard surface. As patterns emerge, messages are read. Each piece of the collection would mean something different depending on where it lands.