hierophant
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иерофант
Hierophant
An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the…An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
/ˈhaɪəɹəˌfænt/
Meaning
3 sensesAn ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
Hierophant
иерофа́нтijerofánt
An interpreter of sacred mysteries or arcane knowledge.
One who explains or makes a commentary.
Translations
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Origin
From Ancient Greek ἱεροφάντης (hierophántēs, from ἱερός (hierós, “holy”) + φαίνω (phaínō,From Ancient Greek ἱεροφάντης (hierophántēs, from ἱερός (hierós, “holy”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I show, make known”)).
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Forms
plural: hierophants / hierophantes| Singular | hierophant |
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