Adytum
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What Does Adytum Mean?
- 禁寺
- 神殿的内堂
- 圣殿
Adytum Pronunciation
/ˈeɪ.dɪ.təm/
Adytum Definition
noun
Definition
The innermost sanctum of an ancient temple, especially in ancient Greek and Roman religion, where the oracle or deity was consulted or worshipped.
In ZH
古代神庙最内层的圣所，特别是在古希腊和罗马宗教中，祭司或神明可以在此进行咨询或崇拜。
How to Use Adytum in a Sentence
- The adytum was considered a sacred space by the ancient Greeks.
- Only the high priest was allowed to enter the adytum during rituals.
- The oracle spoke from the adytum, delivering prophecies to the faithful.
- Many temples featured lavish decorations in the adytum to honor the deity.
- Archaeologists uncovered remnants of the adytum in the ancient ruins.
Cultural Notes
In ancient cultures, the adytum was a place of great power and mystery, often associated with divination.