hierophant

Meaning

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.

Origin

  • From Ancient Greek ἱεροφάντης, from ἱερός + φαίνω

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