hecatomb

Meanings

• noun

  A large number of sacrifices, typically animals, made to a god or gods.

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Variants

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hecatomb , hecatombs

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Etymology

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From Greek hekatombe (from hekaton, 'hundred' + sabomai, 'slaughter'), from hekaton, 'hundred'.

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1. The term 'hecatomb' is often used figuratively to refer to any large sacrifice or offering, even if it doesn't consist of exactly one hundred items.

2. In ancient Greece, a hecatomb was typically made up of cattle, sheep, and pigs.

3. The term 'hecatomb' is derived from the Greek words hekaton (hundred) and sabomai (slaughter).

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1. Sacrifice: The act of giving up something, especially for the sake of something else, typically for religious reasons.

2. Offering: An object or action given to a god or gods, typically as a form of worship.

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In ancient Greek religion, a hecatomb was a sacrifice of one hundred animals. It was considered a grand and costly offering to the gods. The term has been used figuratively to refer to any large sacrifice or offering.

How to Memorize "hecatomb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large gathering of animals being prepared for sacrifice. Visualize the altar, the priests, and the offerings being made to the gods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a grand offering to the gods. Think of it as a symbol of devotion and faith.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word: 'hecatomb' comes from 'hundred' and 'sacrifice'. Visualize a hundred sacrifices being made.

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