McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Agriskowe

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McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Agriskowe


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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.