Larnax
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɑːnæks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Larnax is a noun meaning (archaeology, historical) A small closed coffin, box or cinerary urn often used as a container for human remains in Ancient Greece.
Meaning
(archaeology, historical) A small closed coffin, box or cinerary urn often used as a container for human remains in Ancient Greece.
Example Sentences
The borders found on the sarcophagus also occur in similar positions on the terracotta larnakes.
Black painted band on the upper surface of the larnax rim, extended below the rim, both inside and outside.
Burial in larnaxes was first practiced in Crete in the Early Minoan period (EM) and its popularity grew in the Middle Minoan period (MM).
In a chamber tomb at Milatos, Mr. Evans discovered in 1899 a painted larnax or sarcophagus, on which there is figured a great Mycenæan body shield.
Word Forms
- larnakes
- larnaxes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burials, sarcophagus, lachrymatory, necropolis, lacrymatory, lagena.
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