Holocaust (sacrifice)

A holocaust is a religious animal sacrifice that is completely consumed by fire. The word derives from the Ancient Greek holokaustos which is used solely for one of the major forms of sacrifice, also known as a burnt offering.

"Burnt offering" redirects here. For other uses, see Burnt offering (disambiguation).
This article is about the ritual sacrifice of animals. For the state-sponsored genocide of European Jews during World War II, see The Holocaust.
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