πυρφορέω

πυρφορ-έω,

• to be a torch-bearer, E. Tr. 348: c. acc., π. λαμπάδιον Hld. 4.1.
• • • • b esp. to be a πυρφόρος or bearer of sacred fire, IG 7.1776 (Thesp.); ὁ παῖς ὁ τῷ πυρφορῶν ib. 42(1).121.43 (Epid., iv B.C.).
    • 2 carry fire, θεωρὶς ναῦς ἐκ Δήλου π. Philostr. Her. 19.14.
  • II set on fire, A. Th. 341 (lyr.): metaph., ψυχήν Charito 2.4.