"telesterion" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Ancient Greek τελεστήριον (telestḗrion, “initiation hall”), from τελείω (teleíō, “to initiate”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|τελεστήριον|t=initiation hall}} Ancient Greek τελεστήριον (telestḗrion, “initiation hall”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} telesterion
  1. A building used to celebrate sacred rites in Ancient Greece. Categories (topical): Ancient Greece, Architecture Related terms: anaktoron

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