temples

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He thirsts for the kind of ultimate supremacy and luxury enjoyed by monarchical figures of the past, who built the likes of Egyptian temples and Versailles, leaving lasting marks on their national landscapes.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He might be a little greyer at the temples, but the prospect of becoming a dual international this summer has nevertheless stirred something in him.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"If someone chants the name of Mother Bonbibi, she will save his life from tigers, snakes, and crocodiles," said villager Ashutosh Mandal, 63, referring to a deity whose idol is worshipped at temples.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

He could make out the shells of temples and bathhouses, a half-buried amphitheater, and empty pedestals that must have once held statues.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan