Hi*er"o*phant [L. hierophanta, hierophantes, Gr. ; ; sacred + to show, make known: cf. F. hi'erophante.]

The presiding priest who initiated candidates at the Eleusinian mysteries; hence, one who teaches the mysteries and duties of religion.

Abp Potter.

 

© Webster 1913.

Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors.