Evocation
/ˌiː.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/noun
The act of bringing or recalling a feeling, memory, or image to the conscious mind.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, evocation was used to call upon deities or spirits, making it a cornerstone of magical practices across cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
evocatio
“A calling forth, especially of a deity.”
Old French
Old French
evocacion
“The action of calling or summoning, often in a religious context.”
Late Middle English
Middle English
evocacioun
“The act of summoning or calling forth, particularly in a mystical or magical sense.”
Modern English
English
evocation
“The act of bringing to mind or summoning, often linked to spiritual or emotional experiences.”