Significance of Pylon

Pylon: the entrance to an Egyptian Temple Pylon refers to a pair of towers that form the entrance to an Egyptian temple, marking divisions and guarded by serpent-gods. It served as a viewpoint and was a crucial element in the afterlife journey, requiring the deceased to know its name and guardian. Pylons were adorned with flagstaves, sculptures, and panels, serving as historical records and creating a grand entrance to the temple. Various dynasties constructed them, with some now in ruin.1
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Synonyms: Tower, Support, Pillar, Mast, Obelisk, Upright

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The concept of Pylon in scientific sources

Science Books

Pylon, in this context, is a tall, vertical support structure for cable-stayed bridges. Monitoring its dynamic characteristics helps assess the bridge's overall structural health.

Significance in Environmental Sciences:
Environmental Sciences Books

From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)

(1) It is a tall, vertical structure that supports the cables of a cable-stayed bridge, and its dynamic characteristics can be used to assess the overall condition of the bridge.[1]

Classical concept of 'Pylon'

Various literature Books

Meaning of Pylon in Ancient Egyptian mythology, history and philosophy:
Egypt Books

From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope

(1) The inner wall joins this structure, forming a court behind it. The front part of the building thus enclosed is wider and higher than the rear.[2] (2) The pylon is a prominent feature of the Isis temple, with two such structures having openings for flagstaves and leading to the hypostyle and Holy of Holies.[3] (3) Before these pylons, as we stand, but, of course, in reality behind them, you will discern the two rectangular masses which, extending this way, contain the halls and chambers.[4] (4) A structure with reliefs depicting King Neos Dionysos offering before Horus and Hathor. Staircases within lead to the top, offering views of the surrounding area.[5] (5) The pylon before the viewer was once closed by the palace “outer court,” and it features panels for flagstaves and symmetrical representations of the king.[6]

From: The Book of the Dead

(1) A pylon, or door-shaped pedestal, serves as the seating arrangement for the three gods that Ani and his wife are adoring in the vignette shown on Plate XXIV.[7] (2) Is a structure in front of which Ani’s soul, in the form of a human-headed bird, is standing.[8] (3) A pylon is a gateway that is surmounted by the feathers of Maat and uraei wearing disks in the upper register.[9] (4) Pylon is a gateway guarded by a deity; Ani comes unto these pylons and speaks words.[10]

From: The Book of Gates

(1) It provides access to the SIXTH DIVISION of the Tuat, and is a significant architectural feature within the described setting.[11]

From: Egyptian Magic

(1) Pylon required the deceased to state its name and the name of the god guarding it to pass through, as part of the journey in the afterlife.[12]

From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1

(1) A pylon marks the entrance to each division or Hour of the Tuat, and is guarded by a serpent-god, with additional guardians at the entrance and end of the corridor.[13]

Egypt was an ancient civilization ruled by pharaohs that left behind an extensive cultural heritage and mythology. The Egyptians build the Pyramids of Giza and various temples of great size. Located in North Africa, part of this civilization’s success is the effective use of the River Nile. Their religious pantheon included many Gods dispersed over various belief systems, philosophies and cults.