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Torch

A named hand-held open brand of later night and rite practice. Not a lantern, not a cresset, and not a rushlight.

Also known as Hand torch · Flambeau

Hellenic religion

Torch appears in Hellenic religion.
The Homeric Hymn to Demeter has Demeter and Hecate search with torches for the stolen girl. A named open brand in that hymn, not a lantern and not the Work lamp.
from Anonymous (Homeric hymn) · Homeric Hymn to Demeter, c. 7th–6th century BCE
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sources

Homeric Hymn to Demeter · Anonymous (Homeric hymn)
Homeric Hymn 2, to Demeter.