naos

Meanings

• noun

  Sanctuary, especially the inner shrine of a temple in ancient Greece.

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Variants

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nag , nagged , nagger , naggers , nagging , nags , naga , Nags Head

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Etymology

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Greek: νάος (náos), from ναός (naós) 'temple'.

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Trivia

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1. The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. The naos housed her famous statue, the Athena Parthenos.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the god Zeus resided in the naos of the Temple of Zeus in Olympia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Temple: A structure dedicated to the worship of a god or gods, containing a naos.

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In ancient Greek religion, the naos was the most sacred part of a temple, housing the god's statue or image. It was usually a separate chamber within the temple, often richly decorated and protected by walls. The naos was considered the dwelling place of the deity and was the focus of religious rituals and offerings.

How to Memorize "naos"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a temple with a central chamber, the naos, where the deity resides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'naos' with the inner sanctuary of a temple.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'N' stands for Naos, the inner shrine of a temple.

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