Phiale

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Phiale may be:

  • Phiale (spider), a genus of spider of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders)
  • Phiale (libation vessel), a kind of ancient Greek painted pottery
  • Phiale (building), a monastery building, usually near the central church. Traditionally it is open, consisting of a small dome, of an octagonal or round shape, supported on columns, hosting a fountain or a faucet. It is a symbol of the holy sacrament of baptism or new life