naos (Meaning)
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naos (n.)
A term used by modern archaeologists instead of cella. See Cella.
Synonyms & Antonyms of naos
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naos Sentence Examples
- The naos of the ancient Greek temple contained the cult statue of the deity.
- The naos was the innermost and most sacred chamber of the temple, separated from the outer sanctuary by a screen.
- The Parthenon's naos housed the colossal gold and ivory statue of Athena Parthenos.
- The naos of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia was adorned with many sculptures and reliefs depicting the Olympian gods.
- The naos of the Egyptian temples were often hypostyle halls, supported by massive columns.
- The naos of the Roman temple was typically a cella, a rectangular room with a vaulted ceiling.
- The naos of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is the site of Christ's tomb.
- The naos of the Hagia Sophia was once the largest enclosed space in the world.
- The naos of the Russian Orthodox Church is often decorated with elaborate iconography.
- The naos of the modern synagogue is the space where the Torah scrolls are kept and the congregation gathers for prayer.
FAQs About the word naos
A term used by modern archaeologists instead of cella. See Cella.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The naos of the ancient Greek temple contained the cult statue of the deity.
The naos was the innermost and most sacred chamber of the temple, separated from the outer sanctuary by a screen.
The Parthenon's naos housed the colossal gold and ivory statue of Athena Parthenos.
The naos of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia was adorned with many sculptures and reliefs depicting the Olympian gods.
