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Medieval European cultures sometimes used trial by combat in the belief that God would grant the righteous side victory. Divination has also been popular throughout history. Could a system of law arise where trials are conducted through gambling, in the belief that wherever the dice fall determines guilt or innocence, due to it being seen as divine will?

Urim and Thummim in Israelite society as depicted in 1 Samuel 14:41 seem to be a historical example, but could such a practice be more widespread? Are there other cultures that did this that I am ignorant about?


(I was inspired to make the topic after thinking of one of the Vaults in Fallout New Vegas, where all disputes are resolved by gambling)
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