ABSTRACT
THE temple is the house of the god, in which he dwells body and soul. At first, like the house of men, it consisted of a single narrow, gloomy room, but instead of a terrace, it was covered with a slightly convex roof, which slanted backwards; two great masts framed the opening, to which streamers were fastened, so as to attract the attention of the faithful at a distance, and an enclosure guarded with palisades extended before the fac;ade. In the interior were found mats, low tables of stone, wood, and metal, some vessels to receive the blood, wine, and water, the liquids which were daily brought to the god. When the offerings for sacrifice increased, the nUID bel' of rooms increased also, and chambers reserved for the flowers, stuffs, precious -vases, and food were grouped round the original building' so that the primitive temple became only the sanctuary of the temple, the mysterious tabernacle of the sovereign god.
