Shrine

A shrine, from the Latin scrinium (?box?, also used as a desk, like the french bureau hence also an adlministrative office) is originally a container, usually in precious materials, especially for a relic, and/or holy or sacred place containing the same, hence dedicated towards a certain god, goddess, saint, or similar religious figure. Later also extended meanings.

Related Topics:
God - Goddess - Saint

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