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Dice have a long and fascinating history that dates back thousands of years. The earliest known examples of dice were found in Mesopotamia, a region in present-day Iraq, and date back to around 3000 BCE. These early dice were made of various materials, including bones, ivory, and stone. The small black dots carved out on the face of a die are called “pips.”
Since dice were made from animal bones and animal bones were often used in divination practices, sometimes people use the expression, “throwing the bones” when rolling dice. Drawing a card from a shuffled deck is another way of throwing the bones. When gaming, the act of throwing dice, or drawing a card, is almost a form of divination where the act itself is showing us how the future will unfold.
In ancient Egypt, dice were used for both gaming and religious purposes. Dice made of bone, ivory, and other materials have been found in tombs dating back to the time of the pharaohs. In fact, the game of Senet, which was popular in ancient Egypt, was played with a set of dice.
Dice also played an important role in ancient Greece and Rome. The Greeks used dice in a number of games, including a game called “tali,” which involved throwing four dice and trying to get certain combinations. The Romans were also fond of dice and used them for gambling, as well as in military strategy games.
During the Middle Ages, dice were used for a variety of purposes, including gambling and divination. In fact, dice were often associated with witchcraft and were believed to have magical powers.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, dice games became increasingly popular in Europe. One of the most popular games was called “hazard,” which was played with two dice and involved betting on various outcomes. This game eventually evolved into the modern game of craps.
Today, dice are used in a wide variety of games, from board games to gambling games to role-playing games. While the materials used to make dice have changed over the years, the basic concept has remained the same: to use chance to determine the outcome of a game or event. Throwing the bones not only connects us to our ancient past, but it also connects us to our fate. The dice will decide our fate!