Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arae
Noun
/ˈɛə.riː/
Definition
An altar or a raised platform used for offerings and sacrifices in ancient Roman rituals.
Examples
- In ancient Rome, the priests would perform rituals at the arae to seek favor from the gods.
- The ruins of several arae can still be seen at archaeological sites across Italy.
- The arae were often ornately decorated to reflect the importance of the rituals performed there.
Meaning
In historical contexts, ‘arae’ refers to sacred places where worshippers would present offerings to deities, often found in temples.
Synonyms
- Altar
- Sanctuary
- Throne
