fire altar
/ˈfaɪər ˈɔːltər/ · fire.al.tar
noun
- A structure or platform used for burning offerings or sacrifices, often associated with ancient spiritual practices. The archaeologists discovered a fire altar at the ancient temple site, surrounded by remnants of burnt offerings.
noun
- A place or location where fire is used for spiritual or ceremonial purposes. The fire altar in the center of the village was where the community gathered for their weekly rituals.
Did you know? In some ancient cultures, fire altars were believed to have spiritual significance, with the fire representing the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.