Significance of Pyramid
Synonyms: Tetrahedron, Polyhedron, Monument, Structure, Edifice
In Dutch: Piramide; In Finnish: Pyramidi; In Spanish: Pirámide
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Buddhist concept of 'Pyramid'
In Buddhism, the term "Pyramid" may symbolize a central structure representing the convergence of divine and religious figures, embodying spiritual hierarchy and the interconnectedness of various aspects of the Buddhist tradition.
From: The gods of northern Buddhism
(1) A significant structure within the described context, housing various representations.[1]
The concept of Pyramid in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Pyramid" relates to the text through two interpretations: it symbolizes human greed and excess in Bhatnagar's poem, and represents ancient Egyptian grandeur and historical significance through its monumental structures associated with King Pharaoh.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A novel by Golding that blends comedy and sadness to depict Oliver's journey from youthful lust to self-awareness.[2] (2) A poem where Bhatnagar satirizes human greed and desires, drawing a parallel with pyramids as symbols of excess.[3] (3) A monumental structure from ancient Egypt associated with King Pharaoh, symbolizing grandeur and historical significance.[4]
Classical concept of 'Pyramid'
From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope
(1) The great Pyramid is located north-northwestward from the observer, standing out on the desert sands.[5] (2) These are structures that can be the subject of a focused examination, with a dedicated set of locations for study, or included as part of a broader regional exploration.[6] (3) These structures, particularly the great one, used granite for finer and more important parts. The chamber in the great one, where the sarcophagus of Khufu was located, is an example.[7] (4) Structures used as an example of the development of arts, the organization of society, and ordered government within the valley.[8] (5) A pyramid is the final form of the tomb development, with the first pyramid ever built located at Medum; the text traces the development from the sand heap through the mastaba and terraced structure to the pyramid.[9]
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) The pyramid is an artificial figure of the mount, serving as a means of ascent to heaven, with the tubular shaft of the Great Pyramid at Giza representing the way to heaven.[10]
From: Egyptian Magic
(1) Pyramid texts, such as those of Pepi, emphasize the significance of preserving the name and ensuring its flourishing for eternity.[11]
From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1
(1) The pyramids, locally known as tarabîl, evoke a sense of fear among the natives, who associate them with the spirits of kings, known as illâhầt, or "gods."[12]
From: Development of Religion and Thought in Ancient Egypt
(1) The pyramid is a stable form in architecture that has impressed itself upon all time, symbolizing the highest sacredness and greeting the Sun, whose offspring the Pharaoh was.[13]
From: The Book of the Dead
(1) The text mentions multiple pyramids in Egypt, and what was found in them.[14]
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) Structures described as greater than words can say, surpassed by the labyrinth in terms of labor and expense.[15] (2) It was built by a king and is smaller than his father's, square-shaped, made of Ethiopian stone up to half its height, and some Hellenes incorrectly attribute it to a courtesan.[16] (3) This is square, each side measuring eight hundred feet, and the height of it is the same, and it is built of stone smoothed and fitted together in the most perfect manner.[17] (4) Structures built within a lake as part of a king's memorial, with their size to be described in relation to the lake itself.[18]