zoophorous Synonyms
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zoophorous Meaning
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zoophorous (n.)
The part between the architrave and cornice; the frieze; -- so called from the figures of animals carved upon it.
zoophorous Sentence Examples
- The zoophorous of the Parthenon depicted a procession of horsemen and chariots.
- The ionic zoophorous of the Erechtheion showcased delicate carvings of mythological creatures.
- The Doric zoophorous of the temple of Zeus at Nemea featured iconic scenes of battle.
- Animals, both real and mythical, adorned the zoophorous of the Treasury of the Siphnians in Delphi.
- The sculptural procession on the zoophorous of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus celebrated the life of Alexander the Great.
- The marble zoophorous of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus depicted mythical Amazons engaged in battle.
- The zoophorous panels of the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra Palace showcased intricate geometric designs and animal motifs.
- The upper zoophorous of the Temple of Athena Parthenos in the Acropolis Museum features scenes of the battle between the Lapiths and the Centaurs.
- The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion boasts a zoophorous adorned with sculpted figures representing the ancient Olympian gods.
- The terracotta zoophorous of the Gate of Ishtar in Babylon was a testament to the grandeur of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
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The part between the architrave and cornice; the frieze; -- so called from the figures of animals carved upon it.
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The zoophorous of the Parthenon depicted a procession of horsemen and chariots.
The ionic zoophorous of the Erechtheion showcased delicate carvings of mythological creatures.
The Doric zoophorous of the temple of Zeus at Nemea featured iconic scenes of battle.
Animals, both real and mythical, adorned the zoophorous of the Treasury of the Siphnians in Delphi.
