necromancy

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Seeing dead people may seem like a curse, but to the teenage protagonist of the gothic, good-humored “Darby and the Dead,” necromancy is a Friday-night side hustle.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

Instead of necromancy, however, he uses advanced technology and bioengineering to produce advanced cyborgs that are stronger and smarter than most humans and work Off-world in performing a myriad of dangerous and hazardous tasks.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2022

“It's this form of necromancy academics do all the time,” explained Turley.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2019

No necromancy going on over here because that stuff is for cable.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2015

The Catholic Church had strict rules against necromancy, communication with the dead.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock