Need-fire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Need-fire is a noun meaning (paganism) A ritual fire created by friction.
Meaning
(paganism) A ritual fire created by friction.
Example Sentences
I built up the kindling in various stages in the base of the stove as I prepared to make my need-fire.
In Silesia, also, need-fires were often employed for the purpose of curing a murrain or preventing its spread.
When great pestilence is upon the land, old folklore tells of using a bow drill to make the need-fire, which is then used to cure cattle of their illness.
Fire - divided into need-fire (kindled by friction - discussed under 'Waluburg's Night') and 'struck fire' (sparked by flint and steel - discussion under Thonar).
Word Forms
- need-fires
- needfire
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fire, fireplay, firemaking, bonfire, balefire, firing.
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