Abraxas
/əˈbræk.səs/noun
A mystical word often associated with Gnosticism and the occult, symbolizing the unity of divine and demonic forces.
Did you know?In Gnostic traditions, Abraxas was believed to be a powerful deity who embodies both good and evil, transcending duality and representing the cosmos itself.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἄβραξας
“A word used in magical contexts, associated with a deity or mystical power.”
1st Century CE
Gnosticism
Abraxas
“Revered as a supreme being in certain Gnostic sects, representing the totality of the universe.”
2nd Century CE
Coptic
ⲁⲃⲣⲁⲭⲁⲥ
“A term used in magical amulets, thought to possess protective and healing powers.”
19th Century
English
Abraxas
“Adopted into Western esotericism as a symbol of mystical knowledge and spiritual transcendence.”
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