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The saint was allegedly martyed or tortured ( or an attempt was made) on some sort of spiked wheel. the Catherine Wheel- mainly English usage is a pinwheel driven by fireworks rocket charges around the rim, they were popular in Fourth of July celebrations as they had a lower fire-hazard potential than explosive fireworks- strictly speaking the Catherine Wheel-or pinwheel did not explode but had several slow-burning rocket charges driving it pin-wheel fashion. why Ezekielian wheel was never used (Biblical UFo prophet!) I do not know, maybe it is in Von Daniken"s territory.
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Which fireworks associate with a Catherine wheel?
A Catherine wheel firework is a type of firework that spins in a circular motion while emitting sparks in all directions. It is named after a device used for torture during medieval times, where the victim was tied to a wheel and spun over a fire.
Which firework is said to be named after an instrument of torture on which a saint is said to have been martyred?
The firework, called a Catherine Wheel, is said to be named after an instrument of torture that St. Catherine was martyred on.
What is the name of Grenadas volcano?
Mt. Catherine i think, not sure
What is a firework starting with c?
A firework that starts with the letter "C" is a "catherine wheel." This type of firework is a spinning device mounted on a post that emits sparks and colorful flames in a circular motion. As it rotates, it creates a visually striking display, often used in celebrations and festivities. Catherine wheels are named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria and are popular for their dynamic effects.
Where do rotifers get there name?
The word "rotifer" is derived from a Latin word meaning "wheel-bearer, due to the corona around the mouth that in motion resemble a wheel (though the organ does not actually rotate).
What is the other name for fairground wheel?
Catherine Wheel
What things are named after Catherine of Alexandria?
St. Catherine's Monastery in Sinai, Mount St. Catherine in Egypt, and the Catherine Wheel firework are named after Catherine of Alexandria. She is also the patron saint of scholars, philosophers, and preachers.
What has a Catherine wheel or rocket?
Fireworks have catherine wheels and rockets.
How does a Catherine -wheel get its name?
this is named after St Catherine of Alexandria, an early Christian martyr who was tourted to death by being tied to a wheel and her bones broken in early 14 th century. A martyr is a person a Christian who dies for there beliefs.
What is a Catherine wheel and a rocket?
Pyrotechnics
Who used the Catherine wheel?
everyone
What is the legend of the catherine wheel?
She died
What was the Catherine wheel originally used for?
It was originally named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who was condemned to be tortured on a wheel and died in the year 307.
A Catherine wheel or a rocket is one?
Firework
What is a 9 letter word starting with c ending in wheel for a whirling firework?
This kind of firework is a Catherine wheel. That has ten letters, but it is the name of the firework. See related link.
What is the birth name of Catherine Papile?
Catherine Natale's birth name is Catherine Ann Natale.
What is the spike wheel that Saint Catherine broke?
Ths spiked wheel was an instrument or torture used by the Romans. Learn more about Catherine of Alexandris at the link below.
