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What is another word for Metope?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛtə͡ʊp] (IPA)

Metope refers to the square space between triglyphs in a Doric frieze. Synonyms for this term include panel, slab, and tablet. A metope panel is a decorative feature found in Ancient Greek architecture, often carved with reliefs or sculptures of mythological or historical events. These panels were a prominent feature of the Parthenon and were often used to depict scenes from Greek mythology. The word metope owes its origin to the Greek word μετωπη, which means forehead or facia and accentuates the decorative and ornamental significance of this architectural element. In ancient times, metopes were widely popular and were used extensively in many building styles and eras.
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Your hands would fit much better in a Metope of the Elgin Marbles, than in a wash-tub, or a bake-oven."
"At the Mercy of Tiberius"
August Evans Wilson
Three bas-reliefs from a temple of Apollo at Thasos show a marked advance in artistic expression, which reaches its ultimate perfection in the lovely fragment of the Parthenon frieze, and in a mutilated Metope from the same temple.
"The Story of Paris"
Thomas Okey

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