fire-worship
/'faiə,wə:ʃip/
Definition
Noun: - The worship of fire: The religious veneration or adoration of fire as a sacred element or deity, often as a central practice in certain ancient or historical religions.
Examples
- Noun:
- The ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism involved fire-worship as a key ritual.
- Archaeological evidence suggests that fire-worship was practiced in some early civilizations.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific religious concept: The term is often used in historical or anthropological contexts to describe the ritualistic reverence for fire, viewing it as a symbol of purity, divinity, or a conduit to the divine.
- Scholars study the role of fire-worship in the development of early religious thought.
Variants and Related Words
- Fire-worshipper (noun): A person who engages in or adheres to the practice of fire-worship.
- The fire-worshippers maintained the sacred flame day and night.
Synonyms
- Pyrolatry: The formal or technical term for the worship of fire.
- Fire veneration: A phrase describing the act of revering fire.
Notes on Meaning
This term specifically denotes a religious or spiritual practice. It is a compound noun formed from "fire" and "worship," and its meaning is directly tied to this combination. It is not commonly used in modern everyday language but is found in academic, historical, or descriptive texts about religion and culture.
Noun
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the worship of fire
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