Abraxas
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title:
Abraxas
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Abraxas is a word of mystic meaning in the system of the Gnostic Basilides, being there applied to the "Great Archon", the princeps of the 365 spheres (ouranoi). The word is found in Gnostic texts such as the Holy Book of the Great Invisible Spirit, and also appears in the Greek Magical Papyri. It was engraved on certain antique gemstones, called on that account Abraxas stones, which were used as amulets or charms. As the initial spelling on stones was Abrasax (Αβρασαξ), the spelling of Abraxas
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Mystical word of Gnostic origins that carries many meanings, including as a proper name
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraxas
date created:
2001-08-15T07:33:52Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T22:03:11Z
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