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hekatomb

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EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 21.01.2025

Meanings

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suur loomohver (hrl 100 veist) Vana-Kreekas

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1.1
(inimeste massilise tapmise või hukkumise kohta)
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Usundiloo terminibaas

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  • Vana-Kreeka usundis harva läbi viidud pidulik ohvririitus, mille käigus ohverdati 100 veist või üldse 100 looma
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  • kr hekatombē < hekaton ‘sada’
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Inflection Type 22e

hekatomb hekatombid
hekatombi hekatombide
hekatombi hekatombe ~ hekatombisid

Etymology

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  • hekatomb
    • Hekatombe 'hekatomb'
      • hekatombē 'suur ohver' sõnadest hekaton 'sada' ja bous 'veis'

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