Anaktoron

/ænəˈktɔːrən/ noun

In ancient Greek temples, a sacred inner chamber or shrine, especially one not accessible to the general public, where priests performed rituals.

From Greek 'ana-' (up, back) + 'aktor' (ruler, master), literally 'the ruler's chamber.' Used in ancient Greek architectural and religious texts to describe restricted inner sanctums. Related to 'anax' (king).

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