PYRÆA, or Pyrethea, were great Inclosures uncovered, that were dedicated to the Sun, in which a perpetual Fire was kept up, in honour of this Luminary, which was worshipped by most of the Eastern Nations. See before the Article CHAMANIM, and what we have said under the Article PERSIA, concerning the Religion of the antient Persians. See also FIRE, and ZOROASTER.
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