hierophant
noun
- in ancient Greece, a priest of a mystery cult
- a person confidently expounding, explaining, or promoting something mysterious or obscure as though appointed to do so
See hierophant in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(hīˈər-ə-făntˌ, hīˈrə-, hī-ĕrˈə-fənt)
noun- 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.
Related Forms:
- hiˌer·o·phanˈtic adjective
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