Definition: The word "alectricyon" in the King James Version (KJV) appears to be a mistranslation from Hebrew or Aramaic. However, based on the context in which it appears, it's likely a common term used in ancient Near Eastern texts like Mesopotamia. According to the Septuagint and other medieval works, "alectricyon" is derived from "aletrikei," which is an Old Egyptian word meaning to place or set. In this context, "alectricyon" suggests a magical or enchanting ritual performed with an object or symbol to invoke a power or divinity. Here's what the Greek Septuagint translates in its version of Genesis 10:27: "and the one who made the world and created heaven and earth, and blessed all nations, did he cast the alectricyon into their midst to set them free from the fetters of Egypt." This verse suggests a symbolic or magical act performed to grant freedom to humans in Egypt, by putting an object (the "aletrikei") in their presence. It's clear that the "aletrikei" is a symbol for power, strength, and protection. In this way, "alectricyon" is a metaphor for powerful or magical entities or symbols, like a magician or divinity, performing a magic act to grant freedom from the shackles of ancient Egyptian society.

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