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  1. hierophanynoun

    A physical manifestation of the holy or sacred, serving as a spiritual eidolon for emulation or worship.

  2. Etymology: From ἱερος, “sacred, holy sign” + φαίνω, “show, appear”.

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  1. Hierophany

    A hierophany is a manifestation of the sacred. The word is a formation of the Greek adjective hieros (Greek: ἱερός, 'sacred, holy') and the verb phainein (φαίνειν, 'to reveal, to bring to light').

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  1. Hierophany

    The term "hierophany" signifies a manifestation of the sacred.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hierophany in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hierophany in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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