Who and What is Abraxas?

EPISODE 19: Who and What is Abraxas?
Who is Abraxas, and what does this name truly signify?

In this episode of Gnostic Revival, we unveil the mystery of Abraxas—a name whispered through Basilidian Gnosticism, inscribed upon ancient magical amulets, condemned by Church Fathers, hidden within Nag Hammadi texts, and revived in modern psychology and literature. Was Abraxas the supreme God, the ruler of 365 heavens, a demon, or the archetype uniting all opposites into One?

🌟 In this video, you will discover:
– The authentic Gnostic meaning of Abraxas
– How Basilides taught Abraxas as the cipher of totality
– Abraxas as a savior Aeon within Nag Hammadi texts
– Why Church Fathers like Irenaeus and Epiphanius condemned him
– The role of Abraxas in magical amulets and Greek papyri
– Carl Jung’s vision of Abraxas as the god beyond God and Devil
– Hermann Hesse’s Abraxas in Demian as the symbol of individuation

Join us as we separate truth from polemic, restoration from distortion, and return Abraxas to its rightful place within authentic Gnostic tradition.

⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:37 – Abraxas in the Basilidian Tradition of Gnosticism
06:54 – Abraxas in Gnostic Scriptures
09:50 – Abraxas in Early Christian Polemics
14:10 – Abraxas in Magical and Occult Traditions
18:30 – Abraxas in Modern Psychological and Literary Symbolism
24:08 – Conclusion

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🎵 Intro/Outro Music: "Prom Night" by Jeff Cook 🎵

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