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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". | ||
In most iconographic depictions, the Hierophant is seen seated on a throne between two pillars symbolizing Law and Liberty or obedience and disobedience, according to different interpretations. He wears a triple crown, and the keys to Heaven are at his feet. Sometimes he is shown with worshippers, as his alternate title is the Pope or, sometimes, Jupiter. The card is also known as "The High Priest", as a counterpart to "The High Priestess" (which itself is also sometimes known as "The Papess", as counterpart to "The Pope"). | In most iconographic depictions, the Hierophant is seen seated on a throne between two pillars symbolizing Law and Liberty or obedience and disobedience, according to different interpretations. He wears a triple crown, and the keys to Heaven are at his feet. Sometimes he is shown with worshippers, as his alternate title is the Pope or, sometimes, [[Jupiter]]. The card is also known as "The High Priest", as a counterpart to "The High Priestess" (which itself is also sometimes known as "The Papess", as counterpart to "The Pope"). | ||
In the [[Vlad Dracula Tarot]], the Hierophant is embodied as Pope Pius II. Instead of reaching to heaven, one hand is pointing toward the earth, to symbolize his temporal power in Europe, and the other hand is pointing to his right, symbolizing his desire to send a military force to repel Ottoman attacks. | In the [[Vlad Dracula Tarot]], the Hierophant is embodied as Pope Pius II. Instead of reaching to heaven, one hand is pointing toward the earth, to symbolize his temporal power in Europe, and the other hand is pointing to his right, symbolizing his desire to send a military force to repel Ottoman attacks. | ||