sebastophant

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Σεβαστοφάντης (Sebastophántēs), from Σεβαστός (Sebastós, calque of Augustus) + φαίνω (phaínō, “show”). Modelled after ἱεροφάντης (hierophántēs).

Noun

sebastophant (plural sebastophants or sebastophantes)

1. (historical) A person who carried images and symbols in processions of the imperial cult of Ancient Rome.

Related terms

• hierophant