1. a person who initiates others into religious mysteries or esoteric knowledge
Usage: formal; historical
2. a teacher or interpreter of mystical doctrines
Usage: formal

Examples

• The ancient mystagogue led the initiates through the sacred rituals.
• She served as a mystagogue for those seeking spiritual enlightenment.
• The philosopher acted as a mystagogue, revealing hidden truths to his students.
• In ancient Greece, the mystagogue guided worshippers through the Eleusinian Mysteries.
• The mystagogue’s teachings attracted followers from across the region.
• He was regarded as a mystagogue who could unlock the secrets of the universe.