In ancient Greek religious ceremonies, a torch-bearer or one who carried a sacred torch in religious processions.
From Ancient Greek 'dadouchos' or 'dadoukhos,' from 'dad' (torch) and 'oukhos' (holder/bearer), literally 'torch-bearer,' describing a specific religious office in Greek mystery cults and festivals.
The dadoukhos was a real official position in ancient Greek mystery religions, particularly at Eleusis, showing how specialized vocabulary developed for specific religious roles—kind of like how modern churches have 'acolytes' and 'vergers' with precise responsibilities.
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