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Agriskowe

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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was a battle-cry of the Iroquois, and also of the Hurons; the latter, however, say Agriskowi. For a long time there was doubt as to the meaning of the word, until it was found to be derived from Agresbur, the god of war, and was used as a cry for help.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Agriskowe'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/agriskowe.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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