1. teachers or interpreters of religious mysteries and esoteric doctrines
Usage: formal; often historical or religious contexts

Examples

• The ancient mystagogues guided initiates through sacred rituals.
• Medieval mystagogues interpreted complex theological mysteries for their followers.
• The temple’s mystagogues were responsible for preparing candidates for initiation.
• These mystagogues claimed to possess secret knowledge of divine truths.
• The cult’s mystagogues conducted elaborate ceremonies in hidden chambers.
• Scholars studied the writings of early Christian mystagogues.