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A hecatomb is an ancient Greek and Roman term that originally referred to a large-scale sacrifice of animals, typically involving one hundred cattle or oxen, offered to the gods during religious ceremonies. The word has since come to denote any significant sacrifice or a substantial loss of life, particularly in the context of war or disaster. In literature, it often symbolizes the themes of devotion and the consequences of conflict.

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