fire temple
Sacred fire shrine
A fire temple is a place of worship in Zoroastrianism where a sacred fire is maintained and tended by priests, often burning continuously for centuries.
The fire represents divine presence and purity rather than being worshipped itself.
Fire temples vary in sanctity, with the highest grade housing fires consecrated through elaborate rituals combining flames from multiple sources.
The ancient fire temple at Yazd has burned for over 1,500 years.
- ZoroastrianismAncient dualistic Persian religion
- sacred flamePerpetual religious fire
- magiPersian priest-sorcerers
- ritual purityUndefiled state for worship
- good thoughtsBeneficial mental content
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