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Οιωνός
An event regarded as a potent sign of good or evil, sent by the gods. The ancient Greeks paid close attention to omens, such as the behavior of birds, lightning, or dreams, to interpret divine will. A seer or augur was a specialist in interpreting these signs.
Examples in context
Ο οιωνός ήταν καλός για τη μάχη.
The omen was good for the battle.
Είδαν έναν κακό οιωνό στον ουρανό.
They saw a bad omen in the sky.
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