archaicwonder:Roman Magic Abraxas Amulet, 2nd-3rd Century ADAbraxas was an Egyptian Gnostic solar de
archaicwonder:Roman Magic Abraxas Amulet, 2nd-3rd Century ADAbraxas was an Egyptian Gnostic solar deity. Amulets and seals bearing the figure of Abraxas were common in the second century AD, and were used as recently as the thirteenth century in the seals of the Knights Templar. By medieval times, Abraxas was relegated to the ranks of demons.The image most associated with Abraxas is that of a composite creature with the head of a rooster, the body of a man, and legs made of serpents or scorpions. He carries a whip and shield, called wisdom and power, respectively. Abraxas is occasionally depicted driving a chariot drawn by four horses, which represents the four elements.Amulets such as these (aka Abraxas Stones) bore inscribed formulas or spells and were intended to protect the owner or serve very specific magical purposes to the owner’s benefit. This amulet is made of gold and jasper. -- source link
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