Ekecheiria Explained

In Greek mythology, Ekecheiria, Ekekheiria, or Ecechiria (;[1] Ancient Greek: Ἐκεχειρία means 'armistice, truce') was the spirit and personification of truce, armistice, and cessation of hostilities. The term is also used to refer to the Olympic truce.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: A Practical Dictionary of the English Language. 552 . Dorsey . Gardner . Noah . Porter. Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co. . New York . 1884.