Pyre

Pyre

A pyre (Greek: πυρά, pyrá, from πυρ, pýr, fire), also known as a funeral pyre, is a structure, usually made of wood, for burning a body as part of a funeral rite or execution. As a form of cremation, a body is placed upon or under the pyre, which is then set on fire.

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Famous quotes containing the word pyre:

    “‘Tis on the living Envy feeds. She silent grows
    When, after death, man’s honor is his guard.
    So I, when on the pyre consumed I lie,
    Shall live, for all that’s noblest will survive.”
    —Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)