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Noun: hierophant  'hI(-u)-ru,fant
  1. The presiding priest who initiated candidates at the Eleusinian mysteries; hence, one who teaches the mysteries and duties of religion

Derived forms: hierophants

Encyclopedia: Hierophant

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