Literary notes about pylon (AI summary)
Literary works employ the word "pylon" to convey both a physical and symbolic gateway, marking transitions between realms of the mundane and the sacred. In many narratives, it is described with awe-inspiring dimensions and intricate ornamentation, serving as the grand entrance to temples and monumental courts ([1], [2], [3], [4]). The pylon not only frames architectural space but also plays a pivotal role in setting the stage for encounters that blend mystery and ritual, whether illuminated by torchlight or shrouded in gathering darkness ([5], [6], [7]). Moreover, its presence underscores a connection to the ancient and the enduring, often standing as a testament to the legacy of bygone kings and the passage of time ([8], [9], [10]).
- Then we, in our turn, approached the gigantic pylon, at the entrance of which we were met by a man carrying a lighted torch.
— from Pharos, The Egyptian: A Romance by Guy Boothby - The doorway in the second pylon leads immediately into the grand gallery, some 176 feet long, of which we have been speaking.
— from A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Charles Chipiez - This pylon is 376 feet wide at the widest part and 50 feet thick.
— from A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Charles Chipiez - This pylon is one hundred and four feet long, thirty-three feet wide and sixty feet high and is covered with inscriptions and reliefs.
— from The Critic in the Orient by George Hamlin Fitch - As the last notes died away in the still air, again the murmur rose while the darkness gathered about the pylon, hiding her from the gaze of men.
— from Morning Star by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard - The pylon, two towers of massive masonry, formed the entrance to the temple, the door being in the middle.
— from The Critic in the Orient by George Hamlin Fitch - As on the previous occasion, I stood before the main pylon of the temple.
— from Pharos, The Egyptian: A Romance by Guy Boothby - This avenue leads to the small temple of Khons, the moon-god, made noteworthy by a beautiful pylon.
— from The Critic in the Orient by George Hamlin Fitch - From the roof of the shrine a stairway ran overhead to the roof of the temple and so to the inner pylon tower.
— from The World's Desire by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard - At length I saw before me the great and splendid pylon which gives admission to the city.
— from The Pillar of Fire; or, Israel in Bondage by J. H. (Joseph Holt) Ingraham
