Abrasax

Origin

Late Latin from Ancient Greek ἀβραξάς or ἀβρασάξ, possibly from the numerical value of the Greek letters, which is 365.

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Alternative forms

• Abraxas

Full definition of Abrasax

Proper noun

1. (Gnosticism) One of the Archons who follows Sabaoth when he leaves the ranks of the Demiurge to become an Eon alongside Sophia.
2. (historical) A word inscribed on amulets or talisman in Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia Minor, from the 2nd Century B.C. until the 13th Century.
3. (historical) A gem engraved with the word Abraxas.

Synonyms

• Abrasax stone