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This is the reason why horkos, or oath, is considered in the classical world as the more ancient entity, the only potential power to which the gods must submit.
An und für sich 2009
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This is the reason why horkos, or oath, is considered in the classical world as the more ancient entity, the only potential power to which the gods must submit.
An und für sich 2009
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"calling God down on any one", Job, xxxi, 30, hence in margin of R.V. "adjuration", in Sept. ara, or horkos.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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daimon of oaths.
April 7, 2008