Definisjon av libation

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Noun

libation - (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
drink the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
libation - the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony
libation - a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
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Substantiv

libation - The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity.
libation - The wine or liquid thus poured out.
libation - A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

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  • A libation (Σπονδή spondee in Greek) is a ritual pouring of a drink as an offering to a god or deity. It was common in the religions of antiquity, including Judaism: "And Jacob set up a Pillar in the place where he had spoken with him, a Pillar of Stone; and he poured out a drink offering on it, and poured oil on it".

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  • Flertall: libations

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