Erechtheion

Proper noun

Meaning

Erechtheion

An ancient Greek Ionic temple-telesterion on the north side of the Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

parthenon acropolis areopagus pnyx

Examples

A door of the Ionic Order at the Erechtheion (17 feet high and 7.5 feet wide at the top) retains many of its features intact, including mouldings, and an entablature supported on console brackets. Source: Internet

Caryatids are found at the treasuries at Delphi and the Erechtheion on the Acropolis at Athens for Athene. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Erebuni erebus Erech Erechthias mystacinella Erechtites hieracifolia erect