light-bearing
Bringing the brightness
Light-bearing describes something that carries or produces light, either literally or figuratively.
A lamp or torch is light-bearing in the physical sense, while a light-bearing idea brings illumination to the mind.
The term has religious and mythological resonance: Lucifer, before his fall, was the light-bearing angel, and the name itself means "light-bearer" in Latin.
The light-bearing procession moved through the darkened cathedral.
Fire-stealing benefactor of mortals
- illuminatingMaking visible or understandable
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- gnosisExperiential sacred understanding
Handheld burning light source
- lanternEnclosed portable light
- beaconGuiding light source
- lampElectric light fixture
- candleWax stick with wick
luminary · phosphorescent · radiant · luminous · glowing · torchbearer · bioluminescent · luminiferous
Of or from gods
- angelicDivinely pure and good
- holyDedicated to the divine
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- celestialOf the sky above
aureole · halo · nimbus · glory · transfigured · radiant · blessed · sanctified
Guiding light source
- lighthouseCoastal beacon tower
- guidingLeading toward destination
- pathfinderOne who discovers routes
- wayfinderOne who determines routes
leading · directing · trailblazer · herald · harbinger · forerunner · vanguard · guide
Prometheus
Fire-stealing benefactor of mortals
- illuminatingMaking visible or understandable
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
torch
Handheld burning light source
candle · luminary · phosphorescent · radiant · luminous · glowing · torchbearer · bioluminescent · luminiferous
divine
Of or from gods
celestial · aureole · halo · nimbus · glory · transfigured · radiant · blessed · sanctified · glorified
beacon
Guiding light source
- lighthouseCoastal beacon tower
- guidingLeading toward destination
- pathfinderOne who discovers routes
wayfinder · leading · directing · trailblazer · herald · harbinger · forerunner · vanguard · guide · illuminator