hierophant
Meanings
noun
- An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
- An interpreter of sacred mysteries or arcane knowledge.
- One who explains or makes a commentary.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἱεροφάντης (hierophántēs, from ἱερός (hierós, “holy”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I show, make known”)).
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