naos

• [3] Positive proof is not to be hoped for in the absence of the upper walls of the naos, but probability is in favor of Dörpfeld's assumption, that the naos is older than the peristyle, etc._[4] It is further certain, that this temple was called in the sixth century Β.C see below p. 9). So far, we have the most positive possible evidence--that of the remains of the temple itself and the inscription giving its name. —  The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1
• The three talismans here represented are two crowns, each in a naos, and the burning fiery urćus Were there ever duller legends and a more senile phantasy! —  History Of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 1 (of 12)
• Wooden naos, in Turin Museum 113. —  Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt
• "Colonna" is the ordinary name of the Cape; but it is also known as Capo di Nau_, a name which preserves the Greek word naos (temple I planned for the morrow a visit to this spot, which is best reached by sea. —  By the Ionian Sea
• Between these different pylons is generally a pro-naos, or avenue of sphinxes, which, on either side, face the causeway which leads to the final gate which gives entrance to the temple proper. —  Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt

Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms