1. plural of mystagog; persons who initiate others into religious mysteries or secret rites, especially in ancient Greek religion
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to specific religious officials in ancient Greece
2. persons who instruct or guide others in esoteric or mystical knowledge
Usage: formal; rare in modern usage

Examples

• The mystagogs of Eleusis guarded the secrets of the ancient mystery cult.
• In ancient Greece, mystagogs played a crucial role in religious ceremonies and initiation rites.
• The temple's mystagogs were responsible for teaching initiates the sacred doctrines.
• Historical texts describe how mystagogs maintained strict secrecy about the mysteries they revealed.