ABRASAX

Etymology

Proper noun

Abrasax

(Gnosticism) One of the Archons who follows Sabaoth when he leaves the ranks of the Demiurge to become an aeon alongside Sophia.

(historical) A word inscribed on amulets or talismans in Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia Minor, from the 2nd century B.C. until the 13th century.

Noun

Abrasax (plural not attested)

(historical) A gem engraved with the word Abrasax or Abraxas.

Synonyms

• Abrasax stone

Anagrams

• Abraxas, abraxas

Source: Wiktionary



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