Definition of Heirophant
Hi*er"o*phant (h&isl;*&ebreve;r"&osl;*fant
or hī"&etilde;r; 277), n. [L.
hierophanta, hierophantes, Gr. "ierofa`nths;
"iero`s sacred + fai`nein to show, make known:
cf. F. hiérophante.] The presiding priest who
initiated candidates at the Eleusinian mysteries; hence, one who
teaches the mysteries and duties of religion. Abp
Potter.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- 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.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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