Both Uses of
covenant
in
The Odyssey, by Homer - (translated by: Butler)
- Now that Ulysses is revenged, let them swear to a solemn covenant, in virtue of which he shall continue to rule, while we cause the others to forgive and forget the massacre of their sons and brothers.†
Book 24
- Then Minerva assumed the form and voice of Mentor, and presently made a covenant of peace between the two contending parties.†
Book 24 *
Definition:
a binding agreement
or (much more rarely): to formally or solemnly promise
or (much more rarely): to formally or solemnly promise