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astronomer-priest

noun

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  1. A leader in various ancient religions which worshipped heavenly bodies as gods and…

    A leader in various ancient religions which worshipped heavenly bodies as gods and goddesses.

    • In most countries the astronomer-priests seem to have arranged it so that the rays once a year allowed to penetrate into their Holy of Holies should fall upon and illuminate an image of the Sun-God[.]

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