アトランテス

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Meanings

1

noun

atlas (architectural support)

architecture›

In architecture, a sculpted male figure used as a column or support. The plural form 'atlantes' is the direct source; often referred to as 'atlas' in English.

from Ancient Greek atlantes

神しん殿でんの入

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り

口ぐち

に

は

アトランテス

が

並なら

ん

で

いる

。

Atlantes line the entrance of the temple.

Etymology

From Greek 'atlantes', plural of 'Atlas', the Titan who holds up the sky in Greek mythology. In architecture, it refers to a male figure used as a supporting column.