altar

Example:The ancient temple housed a sacrificial table where rituals were performed.

Definition:A table in a place of worship used for offerings or sacrifices, which is essentially another term for an altar in a religious context.

Example:In ancient times, livestock were sacrificed on high places to appease the gods.

Definition:An elevated site or platform used in ancient religions as a place to sacrifice or worship, equivalent to an altar.

Example:The church's holiest place is the elevated altar where the sacred liturgy is performed.

Definition:A term used to describe the sanctity of an altar, indicating its importance as a place of religious veneration.