Definition of "hierophant" [hi•er•o•phant]

• 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. (noun)

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• "This would be a good exercise for your inner hierophant."
• "I was about to offer a lie to the arthygater, since the truth displeased her, when the hierophant halted the torments."
• "But I always thought hierophant was feminine gender."