πυρφορέω
A.
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.