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Pyre (other)
A pyre is a structure used to burn a body as part of a funeral rite or execution. Pyre or pyres may also refer to: * Pyre (character), a Marvel Comics character * ''Pyre'' (video game), a 2017 action role-playing video game * '' Children of the Pyre'', a 2008 documentary film * ''Eternal Pyre'', a 2006 EP by Slayer * " Funeral Pyre", a 1981 single by The Jam * The Funeral Pyre, a Death Metal band * Pyre (novel), the English translation of ''Pookuzzhi'', a 2013 novel by Perumal Murugan See also * Pyro (other) Pyro comes from the Greek word πῦρ (pyr), meaning ''fire''. It may refer to: Businesses *Pyro Plastics Corporation, a plastic model kit maker 1940s through the 1970s *Pyro Studios, a computer game developer based in Madrid *NRK P3 Pyro, a Nor ... * Pyra (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyre
A pyre ( grc, πυρά; ''pyrá'', from , ''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. In discussing ancient Greek religion Religious practices in ancient Greece encompassed a collection of beliefs, rituals, and mythology, in the form of both popular public religion and cult practices. The application of the modern concept of "religion" to ancient cultures has been ..., "pyre" (the normal Greek word for fire anglicized) is also used for the sacred fires at altars, on which parts of the animal sacrifice were burnt as an offering to the deity. Materials Pyres are crafted using wood. The composition of a pyre may be determined through use of charcoal analysis. Charcoal analysis helps to predict composition of the fuel and local forestry of the charcoal being studied. Ireland Specif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyre (character)
''Venom'' is the title of several American comic book series published by Marvel Comics focusing on the various heroic and villainous incarnations of the character Venom, which have usually consisted of a human host and amorphous alien being called a symbiote. The first incarnation of the character was the one created by the third and current human host to the symbiote (the first two being Spider-Man and Tel-Kar), Eddie Brock, and—since 2011—its fifth host, Flash Thompson. Beginning with '' Venom: Lethal Protector'', eighteen limited series following Brock's adventures were published monthly between February 1993 and January 1998. A monthly ''Venom'' series began publication in 2003, following a new character, Patricia Robertson, and a clone of the original symbiote. The series concluded in 2004 after 18 issues. In 2011 another monthly series, following the adventures of Flash Thompson, was launched. The series resumed with vol. 3, vol. 4, and vol. 5 from 2016 to presen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyre (video Game)
''Pyre'' is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Supergiant Games. It was released in July 2017 for Microsoft Windows, Linux and PlayStation 4, and in August 2017 for macOS. Elements from sports games were incorporated to the title's gameplay. It was the third game developed by Supergiant following ''Transistor'' (2014) and it received generally positive reviews upon release. Story and gameplay The game takes place in a high fantasy setting. The story is told through on-screen narrative passages that include a hyperlink-type system used by the player-character to explore the story further. In addition to guiding the exiles during "Rites" which resemble a sports game, the Reader must determine how to help support or improve the party, by performing activities such as scavenging for supplies, learning more of the world's lore, or mentoring the exiles to improve their abilities. Through the land, the party encounters other groups of exiles, which starts the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children Of The Pyre
''Children of the Pyre'' (''Ta paidia tis pyras'') is a 2008 film documentary directed and produced by Rajesh S. Jala. The film documents the stories of seven children who cremate dead bodies and steal cremation shrouds at India's largest crematorium, Manikarnika, on the banks of the Ganges. Jala, also the cinematographer, shot over 100 hours of footage at the crematorium and surrounding sites, including candid interviews with the seven children described in the film, who discuss their difficult life cremating dead bodies and stealing shrouds from the bodies brought to the crematorium and reselling them to merchants for a nominal fee. In 2009, the filmmaker launched a project to improve the lives of the 300 children working at the crematorium. The film was awarded "Best Documentary" at the 2008 Montréal World Film Festival, 2008 São Paulo International Film Festival, 2008 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, 2009 Asiatica Film Mediale, 2009 IDPA, and the "Silver Lotus Award" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eternal Pyre
''Eternal Pyre'' is an EP by the thrash metal band Slayer. Released June 6, 2006 ( 06/06/06) through American Recordings, the EP was limited to a pressing of 1,000 (but later 5,000) copies. The album is a pre-release to the later album ''Christ Illusion'', which, like the EP, features the song "Cult". The album was released exclusively through Hot Topic chain stores in the United States and copies were also available in Germany, Finland and Sweden on June 23, 2006. There are three tracks featured on the album, one of which is an audio track and the others are videos. The album was not well received by critics, with few critics actually reviewing the album. The album charted on four different charts, peaking number two in Finland and three in Denmark. Background The album ''Christ Illusion'' was originally set for release on June 6, 2006. Slayer guitarist Kerry King stated this tentative release date was scrapped as a number of other bands had the same idea and thought it was " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funeral Pyre
A pyre ( grc, πυρά; ''pyrá'', from , ''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. In discussing ancient Greek religion, "pyre" (the normal Greek word for fire anglicized) is also used for the sacred fires at altars, on which parts of the animal sacrifice were burnt as an offering to the deity. Materials Pyres are crafted using wood. The composition of a pyre may be determined through use of charcoal analysis. Charcoal analysis helps to predict composition of the fuel and local forestry of the charcoal being studied. Ireland Specifically, in the Bronze Age, pyre materials were gathered based on local abundance and ease of access to the wood although materials were also selected due to the specific properties, potential traditional purpose, or due to economical reasons. In Templeno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Funeral Pyre
The Funeral Pyre was an American blackened death metal band from La Habra, California. The band released four studio albums and various shorter works before playing their last advertised show in 2012. History The band was formed in La Habra, California, in 2001 by guitarist James Joyce, keyboardist Daniella Jones, vocalist John Strachan, drummer Alex Hernandez, and bassist Adam Campbell, initially adopting the name Envilent. They participated in the underground extreme music scenes across L.A. and Orange counties. They have acclaim amongst metal internet press outlets for their Swedish-style melody, ethereal keyboards, and blackened vocals. The band released several demos and the EP '' Whispering to the Shadows'' before changing its name to The Funeral Pyre prior to the 2003 release of their EP ''October''. A year later the band released its first full-length album, '' Immersed by the Flames of Mankind''. In August 2006, the band released their second full-length album ''The Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyre (novel)
''Pyre'' ( ta, பூக்குழி, lit=flower pot, translit=Pūkkuḻi) is a novel by Perumal Murugan that describes a love story within social caste-induced hatred. It was originally published in Tamil in 2013 and subsequently translated into English by Aniruddhan Vasudevan in 2016. The novel was longlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2017. It was also selected for the International Booker Prize longlist 2023. The Tamil version is dedicated to R. Ilavarasan, a young Dalit man who was discovered dead on a railway track after his inter-caste marriage had brought about violence from his community. Plot summary The novel is set in Kattuppati, a remote Tamil Nadu village in Southern India. Kumaresan and Saroja, newly married, arrive by bus to live at Kumaresan's house on a rock in the village. Their marriage is an inter-caste one, performed in secret after they eloped from Saroja's house in Tholur, and Kumaresan believes that no one shall know about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyro (other)
Pyro comes from the Greek word πῦρ (pyr), meaning ''fire''. It may refer to: Businesses *Pyro Plastics Corporation, a plastic model kit maker 1940s through the 1970s *Pyro Studios, a computer game developer based in Madrid *NRK P3 Pyro, a Norwegian Internet-based music radio station Entertainment * Pyro (song), "Pyro" (song), by Kings of Leon, 2010 * "Pyro", a song by Budjerah from his 2021 Budjerah (EP), self-titled EP * Pyro (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics supervillain * Pyro (Team Fortress 2), Pyro (''Team Fortress 2''), one of the playable classes in the video game * ''Pyro... The Thing Without a Face'', a 1964 film starring Barry Sullivan and Martha Hyer * A god in the video game Sacrifice (video game), ''Sacrifice'' * One of the seven elements in the game ''Genshin Impact'' Other uses *Pyro (horse), an American thoroughbred racehorse *Pyro, Ohio, United States *, two U.S. Navy ammunition ships *Short for pyrotechnics *Slang for a person afflicted with pyromania, the in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
