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