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Princeton's WordNet

  1. pyrolatry, fire-worshipnoun

    the worship of fire

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  1. pyrolatrynoun

    the worship of fire

Wikipedia

  1. pyrolatry

    Worship or deification of fire (also pyrodulia, pyrolatry or pyrolatria) is known from various religions. Fire has been an important part of human culture since the Lower Paleolithic. Religious or animist notions connected to fire are assumed to reach back to such early pre-Homo sapiens times.

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  1. pyrolatry

    Pyrolatry refers to the act of worshipping or revering fire. The term originates from the Greek words 'pyro' meaning fire and 'latry' meaning worship. This practice was often associated with ancient religious rituals and beliefs, where fire was seen as a powerful and purifying element.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Pyrolatrynoun

    the worship of fire

  2. Etymology: [Pyro- + Gr. worship: cf. F. pyroltrie.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Pyrolatry

    pī-rol′a-tri, n. fire-worship.—n. Pyrol′ater, a fire-worshipper. [Gr. pyr, pyros, fire, latreia, worship.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pyrolatry in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pyrolatry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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