Sphagia definitions

Sphagia

pre-battle sacrifice.
Found on http://s_van_dorst.tripod.com/Ancient_Warfare/Greece/greek_glossary.html

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sphagia

in ancient Greek religion, a propitiatory sacrifice made to the chthonic (underworld) deities and forces (including the winds and the spirits of the ... [1 related articles]
Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/139

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