abraxas

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

A name adopted by the Egyptian Gnostic Basilides, containing the Greek letters αβραξασ' which, as numerals, amounted to 365. It was used to signify the supreme deity as ruler of the 365 heavens of his system.

[edit] Noun

Singular
abraxas

Plural
uncountable

abraxas (uncountable)

  1. (Gnosticism, historical) A mystical word used as a charm and engraved on gems among some Greek gnostics; also, a gem stone thus engraved.

[edit] French

[edit] Noun

abraxas m. (plural abraxas)

  1. (Gnosticism, historical) abraxas
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