Pyre (Noun)
Meaning
Wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks often cremated their dead on a pyre of seasoned wood, believing it would hasten the soul's journey to the afterlife.
- The pyre was constructed in a clearing, surrounded by family and friends of the deceased, who would mourn and pay their respects.
- In some cultures, the pyre is lit by the family members, believed to be an act of love and devotion to help guide the deceased to the next world.
- As the flames engulfed the pyre, the mourners felt a sense of resolution and acceptance, knowing that their loved one was finally at peace.
- The pyre was adorned with sacred flowers and incense, the sweet aroma wafting up to the heavens as the body was consumed by the flames.