hierophant

English - Turkish

Definition of hierophant in English Turkish dictionary: Eski Yunanda kutsal gizemleri yorumlayan keşiş
the hierophant: hierophant

English - English

Definition of hierophant in English English dictionary: An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian mysteries; One who explains or makes a commentary; An interpreter of sacred mysteries or arcane knowledge; The presiding priest who initiated candidates at the Eleusinian mysteries; hence, one who teaches the mysteries and duties of religion; Chief priest of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greece. His main task was to display the sacred objects during the celebration of the mysteries and explain their secret meaning to initiates. The priest was usually an old, celibate man with a forceful voice, chosen from the Eumolpids, one of the original clans of Eleusis. Upon election, he cast aside his former name and was called only hierophantes; {i} priest, one who interprets religious mysteries (in ancient Greece); commentator, one who offers explanations

Turkish - English

hierophant

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hi·er·o·phant

() From Ancient Greek ἱεροφάντης (hierophantēs) from ἱερός (hieros, “holy”) + φαίνω (phainō, “I show, make known”)

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