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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(γενέσια, birthday-gifts), were offerings mentioned by Herodotus, and probably consisting of garlands, which the ancient Greeks were accustomed to present at the tombs of their deceased relatives on each annual return of their birthdays.

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