In ancient Greek architecture, an ornamental figure or sculptural element placed at the apex of a roof's pediment or gable.
From Greek 'akroterion' (extremity), from 'akron' (summit, tip). These decorative elements marked the highest points of temples and were often acroteria (plural).
Akroters are invisible architecture—most people never notice them, but ancient Greeks put their most beautiful sculptures on rooftops where only the gods could see them, showing their priorities.
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