Vocabulary Entry

omphalos

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noun

A central point or hub; in ancient Greece, referred to the navel of the Earth, often represented by a stone or oracle.

Example Sentences

"The ancient Greeks believed that the omphalos was the navel of the world."

"At Delphi, the omphalos served as a significant religious symbol."

"Archaeologists discovered an omphalos carved from stone during the excavation."