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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] alter, from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] altar, from [[Latin]] altare; probably akin to Latin adolēre to burn up | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] alter, from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] altar, from [[Latin]] altare; probably akin to Latin adolēre to burn up | ||
| − | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_Century before 12th century] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1 : a usually raised [[structure]] or place on which [[sacrifices]] are offered or incense is burned in [[worship]] —often used figuratively to describe a [[thing]] given great or undue precedence or [[value]] especially at the cost of something else <sacrificed his [[family]] life on the '''altar''' of [[career]] advancement> | *1 : a usually raised [[structure]] or place on which [[sacrifices]] are offered or incense is burned in [[worship]] —often used figuratively to describe a [[thing]] given great or undue precedence or [[value]] especially at the cost of something else <sacrificed his [[family]] life on the '''altar''' of [[career]] advancement> | ||
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Altars''''', follow '''''[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Altars this link]'''''.</center> | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Altars''''', follow '''''[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Altars this link]'''''.</center> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | An '''altar''' is any [[structure]] upon which offerings such as [[sacrifices]] and votive offerings are made for [[religious]] [[purposes]], or some other [[sacred place]] where ceremonies take place. Altars are usually found at [[shrine]]s, and they can be located in temples, churches and other places of [[worship]]. Today they are used particularly in the [[religions]] of Buddhism, Hinduism, Shinto, Taoism, as well as Christianity, LaVeyan Satanism, Thelema, Neopaganism, and in Ceremonial [[magic]]. Many historical faiths also made use of them, including [[Greek]] and Norse religion.[ | + | An '''altar''' is any [[structure]] upon which offerings such as [[sacrifices]] and votive offerings are made for [[religious]] [[purposes]], or some other [[sacred place]] where ceremonies take place. Altars are usually found at [[shrine]]s, and they can be located in temples, churches and other places of [[worship]]. Today they are used particularly in the [[religions]] of Buddhism, Hinduism, Shinto, Taoism, as well as Christianity, LaVeyan Satanism, Thelema, Neopaganism, and in Ceremonial [[magic]]. Many historical faiths also made use of them, including [[Greek]] and Norse religion.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altar] |
[[Category: Religion]] | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
[[Category: Anthropology]] | [[Category: Anthropology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:47, 12 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English alter, from Old English altar, from Latin altare; probably akin to Latin adolēre to burn up
- Date: before 12th century
Definitions
- 1 : a usually raised structure or place on which sacrifices are offered or incense is burned in worship —often used figuratively to describe a thing given great or undue precedence or value especially at the cost of something else <sacrificed his family life on the altar of career advancement>
- 2 : a table on which the eucharistic elements are consecrated or which serves as a center of worship or ritual
Description
An altar is any structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices and votive offerings are made for religious purposes, or some other sacred place where ceremonies take place. Altars are usually found at shrines, and they can be located in temples, churches and other places of worship. Today they are used particularly in the religions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Shinto, Taoism, as well as Christianity, LaVeyan Satanism, Thelema, Neopaganism, and in Ceremonial magic. Many historical faiths also made use of them, including Greek and Norse religion.[1]
