 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

Every nonzero component of the <n-dimensional Levi-Civita symbol> is $\pm1$, so its square is one. There are exactly $n!$ <permutations> of the $n$ distinct indices; all remaining index lists have a repeat and contribute zero. Hence
$$
\boxed{\sum_{i_1,\ldots,i_n=1}^n\epsilon_{i_1\cdots i_n}^{\,2}=n!.}
$$

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