Gr. Antiq. Also in Gr. form theologeion. [mod. L., ad. Gr. θεολογεῖον (see def.), f. θεο-, THEO- + λογεῖον speaking-place.] In the ancient theater, a small balcony above the stage, from which those impersonating the gods spoke.
1888. in Cassell’s Encycl. Dict.
1889. A. E. Haigh, Attic Theatre, iv. & 8. 193. Another appliance for exhibiting gods in a supernatural manner was the theologeion.
