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The divination function of oracle bone inscriptions

Oracle bone inscriptions were primarily used for divination to predict good or bad fortune and guide decision-making. During divination, a diviner would burn a carefully prepared turtle shell or animal bone and observe the cracks to determine the outcome. Interpreting the cracks required extensive experience and expertise, usually undertaken by professional diviners. Oracle bone divination was widely used in areas such as warfare, agriculture, and sacrifice, serving as an important basis for decision-making in ancient society.

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The divination function of oracle bone inscriptions

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