hektisen

Hektisen is a term derived from the Greek word "hektos," which means "hundred," and "sen," which means "thousand." It refers to a unit of measurement used in ancient Greece to denote a large quantity, specifically 100,000. The term was often employed in contexts involving large-scale transactions, such as the sale of slaves or the distribution of grain. For instance, a hektisen of slaves would mean 100,000 slaves. The use of hektisen highlights the scale of economic and social activities in ancient Greek society, where large numbers of people were often involved in trade and distribution.