the art of foretelling the future – prophecy

the ability to reproduce crops or children  – fertility

ruled, dominated ­–  reigned

jumped in a joyful way – cavorted

ghostly creatures which are believed to eat dead bodies – ghouls

killed brutally – slain

hard to comfort  – inconsolable

a spear used in sports – javelin

gained  – acquired

blew out – spat out (from the fire)

a meat and vegetable soup – broth