mys·ta·gogue (m s t -g g , -gôg)n. 1. One who prepares candidates for initiation into a mystery cult. 2. One who holds or spreads mystical doctrines. [From Latin mystag  gus, from Greek mustaggos : must s, an initiate; see mystery1 + aggos, guide, leader (from agein, to lead; see ag- in Indo-European roots).]mys ta·gogic (-gjk) adj.mys ta·gogy (-gj) n. |
mystagogue [ˈmɪstəˌgɒg]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) (in Mediterranean mystery religions) a person who instructs those who are preparing for initiation into the mysteries
[via Latin from Greek mustagōgos, from mustēs candidate for initiation + agein to lead. See mystic]
mystagogic [ˌmɪstəˈgɒdʒɪk], mystagogical adj
mystagogically adv
mystagogy [ˈmɪstəˌgɒdʒɪ] n
mystagogue
a teacher of mystical doctrines.
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