[274] νεῖμαν: sc. “τρίχας”. They distributed the wool cut from the victims' heads as a symbol that all the chiefs present took part in the treaty, swearing by the victim. This sacrifice was without fire, as was most freq. in the case of treaties and reconciliations. “γ 446, ξ” 422, are different.
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