Plural of epinoas; in ancient Greek temples, a small inner chamber or sanctuary located above the main naos (inner temple chamber).
From Greek epi- (upon) + naos (inner chamber). An architectural term describing temple structure divisions.
Ancient Greek temples were architectural puzzles with chambers on top of chambers—the epinaoi were like secret rooms above the main sanctuary where priests could perform hidden rituals.
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