In Films and Television
Palmistry has been shown in a number of films and television shows, including:
- Amaya (2011)- Through the use of Himalad (Palmistry) the priestess found out that Amaya is the chosen one - the girl with a twin snake who will kill the ferocious Rajah.
- Eat Pray Love (2010) - Julia Roberts's character goes in for a palmistry reading which transforms her life
- The Simian Line (2001) - Readings by a quirky psychic set in motion the main plot of the film
- Before Sunrise (1995) - Julie Delpy's character has her palm read, while Ethan Hawke's character is sidelined, leading to a cynical rant from his character
- Jacob's Ladder (1990) - Tim Robbins' character has his palm read at a party, which acts as an ominous portent
- Teen Witch (1989) - While Robyn Lively's character has her palm read, the fortune teller recognizes her as reincarnated witch who will soon be coming into her powers
- The Simpsons - Palmistry is lampooned in Episode 67, New Kid on the Block.
- Fun and Fancy Free (1947) - In Mickey and the Beanstalk, Mickey reads the giant's palm
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame- when Quasimodo tells Esmeralda he's a monster, she reads his palm and sees no "monster lines".
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