metepas
/ˈmɛtəpæs/
noun
- A type of ancient Greek architectural ornament found on the frieze of a Doric temple, typically a square panel between triglyphs, often carved with relief sculptures.
- Archaeologists carefully studied the carved metope showing a centaur battle.
- Each metope on the temple was decorated with a different mythological story.
- The Parthenon's metopes depict scenes from Greek mythology.