The Main Temple Interior

Eight columns flank the Main temple interior. Counted along with the image of the Goddess Herself, they make up a count of nine, one of Our Lady's sacred numbers. Ringing the walls behind them is a decorative strip, containing skulls and frogs. The skulls represent Our Lady's Role as the Queen of the Ghosts, while the frogs hearken back to Her relationship with the Egyptian Goddess Hekit, the Goddess of Midwives and whose symbol was the frog. Hecate is also known as a Goddess of Birth and the Patroness of Midwives and some believe that this quality in turn may have been derived from, or related to Hekit.

On the floor is an image of a gorgon, a symbol that denotes the sacredness of this place, and challenges the unworthy who might have entered under less than noble pretenses. For a deeper explanation of this symbol, please access the informational section concerning the Oracle Interior.

As you step forwards towards the main altar, you can see the Goddess Herself, with the altar in front of her. On its face, in Greek is the motto, "I am the Key and the Gate", which alludes to Her role as the Great Guide and the Shower of Mysteries. The actual contents of the altar will be explained as you step up to it.

The Goddess is depicted here in Her contemporary form; a single being dressed simply in the robes of a priestess, with Her arms outstretched both in greeting and signifying the great mysteries hidden by Her. On either side are traditional representations of Her hounds, themselves symbols of Her role as the Guide of the Dead. For more detail on this symbolism, please access the informational section on the Main Gate/Exit.

Behind the Goddess is a larger version of the symbol found above the entrance to the Oracle. This insignia, a Greek Cross with a key way and crossed keys is the official symbol of this Online Temple. For greater detail, please refer to the informational section concerning the Oracle Exterior.