theologiumn.
/θiːələʊˈdʒʌɪəm/ Ancient Greek History.
In the ancient theatre, a small balcony above the stage, from which those impersonating the gods spoke.
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1888 in Cassell's Encycl. Dict. VII.
1889 A. E. Haigh Attic Theatre iv. §8. 193 Another appliance for exhibiting gods in a supernatural manner was the theologeion.
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