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| − | The term '''fratricide''' can refer to murder of a family member (as in [[Cain]] killing [[Abel]]). Somewhat confusingly, the same term is sometimes used as for ''accidental'' killings in military combat (see "[[friendly fire]]"). | + | The term '''fratricide''' can refer to murder of a family member (as in [[Cain]] killing [[Abel]]) in the [[Book of Genesis]] in the [[Bible]]. Somewhat confusingly, the same term is sometimes used as for ''accidental'' killings in military combat (see "[[friendly fire]]"). |
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Latest revision as of 01:05, November 1, 2008
The term fratricide can refer to murder of a family member (as in Cain killing Abel) in the Book of Genesis in the Bible. Somewhat confusingly, the same term is sometimes used as for accidental killings in military combat (see "friendly fire").