Omphalos

/ˈɒmfələs/ noun

Definition

The navel; the center or hub of something; a rounded stone in the temple at Delphi believed by the ancient Greeks to mark the center of the world.

Etymology

From Greek 'omphalos' (navel). Zeus released two eagles from opposite ends of the earth, and where they met — at Delphi — was the omphalos, the world's belly button.

Kelly Says

Zeus found the center of the world by releasing two eagles from opposite ends and seeing where they MET — Delphi! They put a stone there called the OMPHALOS — the world's BELLY BUTTON! The universe has a navel! 🦅🌍🦅

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