hecatomb in Greek
hecatomb in Greek is εκατόμβη — hecatomb means a great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; also, a great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice.
hecatomb in Greek
εκατόμβη
Pronounced: ekatomvi
(Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, historical) A great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; also, a great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice.
What does "hecatomb" mean?
- noun A great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; also, a great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice.
- noun A great public sacrifice in other religions; also, a great number of animals or people reserved for such a sacrifice.
- noun A great number of animals, people, or things that are sacrificed or destroyed; any great sacrifice; also (generally), a large amount.
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What is "hecatomb" in Greek?
"hecatomb" in Greek is εκατόμβη. hecatomb means: A great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; also, a great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice.
How do you pronounce εκατόμβη?
"hecatomb" in Greek is εκατόμβη, pronounced "ekatomvi".
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