Bible Encyclopedias
Icoxis

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a sect of religionists in Japan, who celebrate the festival of their founder annually in a peculiar manner. Under the impression that he who first sets foot in the temple is entitled to peculiar blessings, they all rush towards the same spot, and persons are often killed in the press.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Icoxis'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​i/icoxis.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.