Phoenyx*
First of all, maybe I'm just stupid, but I never really understod what the heck a hierophant was. So, by dictionary.com's definition:
Hierophant: 1. An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian mysteries.
2. An interpreter of sacred mysteries or arcane knowledge.
3. One who explains or makes a commentary.
The Eleusinian mysteries were secret rites in honor of Ceres (the Roman name of Demeter), the goddess of earth and harvest. Ceres was/is also a city in Greece, where they had these rites.
The astrological sign associated with this card is obviously Taurus, which coincides well with the strong Earth association. Also, if you notice, in the Hierophant's right hand is a black wand with three interlocking circles, that form a type of triquetra.
Hierophant: 1. An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian mysteries.
2. An interpreter of sacred mysteries or arcane knowledge.
3. One who explains or makes a commentary.
The Eleusinian mysteries were secret rites in honor of Ceres (the Roman name of Demeter), the goddess of earth and harvest. Ceres was/is also a city in Greece, where they had these rites.
The astrological sign associated with this card is obviously Taurus, which coincides well with the strong Earth association. Also, if you notice, in the Hierophant's right hand is a black wand with three interlocking circles, that form a type of triquetra.