Definitions

1. noun

A supernatural being or figure, often in mythology or literature, that guides spirits or souls to the afterlife, especially in ancient Greek and Roman cultures.

“In the myth, the psychopomp was a creature that guided the soul of the dead to the underworld.”

2. noun

A person or thing that guides or leads someone, especially to a place of safety or a new experience.

“The artist served as a psychopomp for the group, guiding them through the creative process.”