n. in ancient Greece; any great sacrifice to the gods; specif; the slaughter of 100 cattle at one time any large-scale sacrifice or slaughter
In ancient Greece; a hecatomb was a sacrifice of 100 cattle.
In ancient Greece; a hecatomb was a sacrifice of 100 cattle.
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