Adytum is a Latinized form of aduton(Gr. not to be entered), the innermost sanctuary in ancient temples, access to which was forbidden to all but the officiating priests. The most famous adytum in Greece was in the temple of Apollo at Delphi. The word temple has different meanings in the fields of architecture, religion, geography, anatomy, and education. ... Jump to: navigation, search Roman Catholic priest LCDR Allen R. Kuss (USN) aboard USS Enterprise A priest or priestess is a holy man or woman who takes an officiating role in worship of any religion, with the distinguishing characteristic of offering sacrifices. ... Apollo (Greek: Απόλλων, Apóllōn) is a god in Greek and Roman mythology, the son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin of Artemis (goddess of the hunt). ... Jump to: navigation, search The theatre, seen from above Delphi (Greek Δελφοί - Delphoi; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece. ...

Adytums were typically walled completely in, with no doors or windows. Unless one believes in the ability of the spirit or soul to exist independently of the body, or more succinctly, in astral travel, the reasons for doing this are a complete mystery.

If one takes into account the possibility of astral travel, then the adytum may be seen as a motivator towards spiritual development for those wishing to view the holy artifacts held within. Since the only way in is literally THROUGH the wall, one cannot enter in one's normal physical state.

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