hecatomb

[US]/ˈhɛkəˌtʊm/
[UK]/ˈhɛkəˌtoʊm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(in ancient Greece) a large-scale sacrifice of animals, especially to the gods; a great slaughter or massacre
Word Forms
Pluralhecatombs

Phrases & Collocations

hecatomb sacrifice

hecatomb of cattle

hecatomb of lives

hecatomb event

hecatomb ritual

hecatomb offering

hecatomb slaughter

hecatomb disaster

hecatomb tribute

hecatomb destruction

Example Sentences

in ancient times, a hecatomb was often offered to the gods.

the festival ended with a hecatomb to celebrate the harvest.

they prepared a hecatomb for the grand opening of the temple.

historians often refer to the hecatombs of the past.

the hecatomb was a sign of gratitude to the deities.

during the ceremony, a hecatomb was sacrificed to ensure good fortune.

legends say that a hecatomb can change the fate of a city.

the hecatomb ritual was an important cultural practice.

he learned about the significance of the hecatomb in his studies.

many ancient civilizations performed hecatombs for various reasons.

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