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Hierophant
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What's The Definition Of Hierophant?Synonyms | Synonyms for Hierophant: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hierophant: See Also | Hierophant In Webster's Dictionary \Hi*er"o*phant\ (h[-i]*[e^]r"[-o]*fant or
h[imac]"[~e]r; 277), n. [L. hierophanta, hierophantes, Gr.
"ierofa`nths; "iero`s sacred + fai`nein to show, make known:
cf. F. hi['e]rophante.]
The presiding priest who initiated candidates at the
Eleusinian mysteries; hence, one who teaches the mysteries
and duties of religion. --Abp Potter.
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