H Flashcards
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Pyre
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A pyre (Ancient Greek: πυρά; pyrá, from πῦρ, pyr, “fire”), also known as a funeral pyre, is a structure, usually made of wood, for burning a body as part of a funeral rite or execution. As a form of cremation, a body is placed upon or under the pyre, which is then set on fire.
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Ghat
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As used in many parts of Northern South Asia, the term ghat refers to a series of steps leading down to a body of water, particularly a holy river.
