omphalos

[US]/ˈɒmfələs/
[UK]/ˈɑmfələs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the central point or hub; a navel; an ancient Greek stone believed to mark the center of the world; a decorative protrusion; the umbilicus in a medical context
Word Forms
Pluralomphaloss

Phrases & Collocations

sacred omphalos

omphalos stone

omphalos of delphi

omphalos as center

ancient omphalos

omphalos in mythology

omphalos concept

omphalos as origin

omphalos in culture

omphalos and cosmos

Example Sentences

the ancient greeks believed the omphalos was the center of the world.

archaeologists discovered an omphalos stone at the temple site.

in mythology, the omphalos represents a connection between earth and heaven.

the omphalos is often depicted in ancient art and literature.

many cultures have their own version of the omphalos concept.

visitors to delphi can see the famous omphalos stone.

the omphalos is a symbol of spiritual awakening in some traditions.

some scholars debate the significance of the omphalos in ancient rituals.

the concept of omphalos can be found in various religious texts.

understanding the omphalos helps us appreciate ancient beliefs.

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