ephemera

Fleeting moments of internet interest.


by Jonas Wisser

wordjournal:

noun • 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; a commentator.

From Ancient Greek ἱερός (hieros, “holy”) + φαίνω (phainō, “I show, make known”).

Yes.

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    And, for a modicum...gaming trivia, a prestige class in DnD 3.5, which is mostly for...
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    my fav words. ::pleased::
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