What is another word for Abraxas?

Pronunciation: [ɐbɹˈaksəs] (IPA)

Abraxas is a word with spiritual significance that has been used in various contexts throughout history. It is believed to have originated from Gnosticism, a religion that was popular in the early Christian era. The term Abraxas was used to refer to a god-like figure, who was believed to possess both good and evil qualities. The word has also been associated with ancient Greek magic, where it was believed to have protective qualities. Some synonyms for Abraxas include divine, mystical, and mysterious. These words are often used in a spiritual or religious context to describe something that is beyond human understanding or comprehension.

What are the hypernyms for Abraxas?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Abraxas

He had a large collection of amulets, Gnostic gems, and Abraxas stones.
"Aylwin"
Theodore Watts-Dunton
We still possess the traces of the Gnostic astrology in a number of amulets and engraved gems, with the word Abraxas or rather Abrasax and other emblems of their superstition, which they kept as charms against diseases and evil spirits.
"History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 11 (of 12)"
S. Rappoport
Doncaster has seen in Abraxas grossulariata ova with two nuclei both undergoing maturation.
"Hormones and Heredity"
J. T. Cunningham

Famous quotes with Abraxas

  • We ought not to consider the opinions of those sects as naïve as they appear from the rationalist point of view.it appears that Abraxas has much deeper significance. We may conceive of the name as that of the godhead whose symbolic task is the uniting of godly and devilish elements.
    Hermann Hesse
  • Abraxas was the god who was both god and devil.
    Hermann Hesse
  • Our god's name is Abraxas and he is God and Satan and he contains both the luminous and the dark world.
    Hermann Hesse

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