Hierophant

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  • noun. An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian mysteries.
  • noun. An interpreter of sacred mysteries or arcane knowledge.
  • noun. One who explains or makes a commentary.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. In ancient Greece, a teacher of the rites of sacrifice and worship; hence, a demonstrator of sacred mysteries or religious knowledge; a priest.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. The presiding priest who initiated candidates at the Eleusinian mysteries
  • noun. an advocate or spokesperson.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian mysteries.
  • noun. An interpreter of sacred mysteries or arcane knowledge.
  • noun. One who explains or makes a commentary.
    • Word Usage
    "This would be a good exercise for your inner hierophant."
    cross-reference
    Hieromnemon  
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    mystagogue  
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