Question

What was the significance of the fire torch in the ancient times?

Answer 1

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fire torch was very important in ancient times because

there was no electricity in ancient times people used to light fire lamps and do their work 
fire lamp was only source of light in darkness for them
morning their source of light is sun
they hang fire torch to something and people study under its light and they cook food also

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Answer 2

The significance of the Olympic Torch goes back in history to the ancient Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece.

According to the old myth, a flame was ignited by the sun and kept burning until the closing of the Olympic Games.

It represents a number of things including purity, a strive for perfection, and life.