Palm reading is an ancient practice that has been around for centuries. This divination method is also known by other names that describe the same form of fortune telling. Some common synonyms for palm reading include palmistry, chiromancy, hand analysis or chirology. Palmistry is derived from the Greek word "cheir" which means hand and "manteia" which means divination. Chiromancy is also derived from the Greek word "cheir" for hand and "manteia" but it translates to divination through the use of hands. Hand analysis and chirology are modern terms for palm reading that emphasizes the study of hand features such as lines, bumps and shapes of nails. No matter what it's called, palm reading continues to fascinate and intrigue people around the world.