Word
abraxas
US/əˈbɹæksəz/
UK/ɐbɹˈæksəs/
Definition
n. a powerful and ancient spirit from old stories. It is often described as a mix of a lion and a human, representing both strength and wisdom.
n. a powerful spirit or demon from ancient mythology, often depicted as a lion-headed human. Frequently associated with the concept of the 'Great White Bull' in various esoteric traditions.
Examples
“The old stories speak of Abraxas as a mighty guardian.”
“In the ancient text, Abraxas is portrayed as a being of immense power who guards the secrets of the universe.”
“The philosopher explored the dual nature of Abraxas, suggesting that the creature embodied both the destructive force of the lion and the rationality of the human form.”
Examples
simple
“The old stories speak of Abraxas as a mighty guardian.”
contextual
“In the ancient text, Abraxas is portrayed as a being of immense power who guards the secrets of the universe.”
complex
“The philosopher explored the dual nature of Abraxas, suggesting that the creature embodied both the destructive force of the lion and the rationality of the human form.”
Etymology
Mistaken spelling of Abrasax.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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