History (Q&A)

Answer: In ancient history, an Abaton ( from the Ancient Greek word - a, not; baino, I go) was a sacred or inaccessible area or a town of changing location, often in a temple. It is also referred to building containing trophies erected by Artemisia (fl. C4 BC) in Rhodes, closed to all but a select few. Though not inaccessible, no one has ever reached it and visitors headed for Abaton have been known to wander for many years without even catching a glimpse of the town. Certain travellers, however, have seen it rising slightly above the horizon, especially at dusk. While to some the sight has caused great rejoicing, others have been moved to terrible sorrow without any certain cause. The interior of Abaton has never been described, but the walls and towers are said to be light blue or white or, according to other travellers, fiery red. Sir Thomas Bulfinch, who saw the outline of Abaton when travelling through Scotland from Glasgow to Troon, described the walls as “yellowish” and mentioned a distant music, somewhat like that of a harpsicord, coming from behind the gates; but it seems unlikely.

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