Archfire

/ˈɑːrkˈfaɪər/ noun

Definition

Chief or principal fire; in religious contexts, the sacred or eternal flame, or the fires of hell.

Etymology

From Greek 'archi-' (chief, principal) + 'fire' (from Old English 'fyr'). Rare term used in religious and mystical writing to describe supreme fire either divine or infernal.

Kelly Says

In medieval theology, 'archfire' could mean either the holy flame of God's presence or the consuming fire of damnation—the same word used for opposites depending on context shows how powerful symbols shift meaning!

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