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==Depiction== | ==Depiction== | ||
In many modern decks, the Hierophant is represented with his right hand raised in blessing or benediction, with two fingers pointing skyward and two pointing down, thus forming a bridge between [[Heaven]] and [[Earth]] reminiscent of that formed by the body of [[The Hanged Man]]. The Hierophant is thus a true "pontiff," in that he is the builder of the bridge between deity and humanity. In his left hand he | In many modern decks, the Hierophant is represented with his right hand raised in blessing or benediction, with two fingers pointing skyward and two pointing down, thus forming a bridge between [[Heaven]] and [[Earth]] reminiscent of that formed by the body of [[The Hanged Man]]. The Hierophant is thus a true "pontiff," in that he is the builder of the bridge between deity and humanity. In his left hand he holds a triple cross. | ||
The Hierophant is typically male, even in decks that take a feminist view of the [[Tarot]], such as the Motherpeace Tarot, The Hierophant was also known as "The Teacher of Wisdom." | The Hierophant is typically male, even in decks that take a feminist view of the [[Tarot]], such as the Motherpeace Tarot, The Hierophant was also known as "The Teacher of Wisdom." | ||