An object made of [[wax]] with a [[string]] running from top to bottom which is set alight. Its most common shape is cylindrical.

Has seen more use in the past, but it is still used as a [[light]] source in some places, in religious ceremonies and as a symbol of different things such as hope.

If the candles are worn strapped to the head with a [[headband]], there might be a reference to the youkai [[Hashihime]], or the curse ritual [[Ushi no Koku Mairi]] (which also involves a [[mallet]] or [[hammer]], a [[straw doll]] and [[nail]]s).

h4. See also
* [[candlelight]]
* [[candlestand]]
* [[candle wax]]
* [[chandelier]]
* [[lamp]]
** [[lamppost]]
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