What is another word for third eye?

Pronunciation: [θˈɜːd ˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The term "third eye" refers to the concept of a mystical or spiritual eye that is believed to allow for knowledge of the self and the universe beyond the physical senses. There are several synonyms for this concept in different cultures and traditions. In Hinduism, it is known as the Ajna chakra, while in Buddhism, it is referred to as the Amrita chakra. In Taoism, it is called the Crystal Palace and in ancient Egypt, it was known as the Eye of Horus. The third eye is also synonymous with the pineal gland in modern science, which is believed to have a role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle and producing the hormone melatonin.

Synonyms for Third eye:

What are the hypernyms for Third eye?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Third eye

  • You develop a third eye where you kind of know where they are in a room at all times but no matter how vigilant you are as a parent, at some point, you'll look around a room and can't find them and there's a searing pain that goes through your body.
    Jodie Foster
  • Watching television is like taking black spray paint to your third eye.
    Bill Hicks

Word of the Day

Ocular Disparity
Ocular disparity refers to the difference in perspective between the eyes, which allows for depth perception. The antonym of ocular disparity would be "ocular homogeneity," which r...