hierophant

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἱεροφάντης (hierophántēs, from ἱερός (hierós, “holy”) +‎ φαίνω (phaínō, “I show, make known”)). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhaɪəɹəˌfænt/, /ˈhaɪɹəˌfænt/ === Noun === hierophant (plural hierophants or hierophantes) (Ancient Greece) 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. ==== Derived terms ==== hierophantic hierophantically ==== Related terms ==== hierophany ==== Translations ==== === See also === hieromnemon