adytum

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The Holy of Holies in the Greek and Roman temples, into which the general public were not admitted (Greek, a-duton = not to be entered; duo, to go )
1 The inner sanctuary of a Greek temple, where oracles were delivered 2 Any private sanctuary
Hence: A private chamber; a sanctum
The innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples, whence oracles were given