noun
- priests or religious officials who interpret sacred mysteries or esoteric principles
Usage: formal; often historical or literary
Examples
- The ancient hierophants guarded the secrets of the temple rituals.
- Modern scholars study the role of hierophants in Greek mystery religions.
- The hierophants wore elaborate robes during the sacred ceremonies.
- Only the most trusted hierophants were allowed to enter the inner sanctum.
- The hierophants served as intermediaries between the gods and mortals.
- These religious hierophants preserved ancient wisdom through oral tradition.