Abraxas, Abraxaster and Abraxoid Gems (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169237803)

""Abraxas, Abraxaster And Abraxoid Gems"" is a book written by C. W. King that explores the ancient concept of Abraxas and its associated gems. The book delves into the history and mythology surrounding Abraxas, a god-like figure that is a combination of various deities from different cultures. It also examines the gemstones that are associated with Abraxas, including the Abraxaster and Abraxoid gems, which were believed to possess powerful magical properties. The author provides detailed information on the history and cultural significance of these gems, as well as their physical properties and how they were used in ancient times. This book is a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of ancient mythology and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of gems and their cultural significance.THIS 96 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gnostics and their Remains Ancient and Mediaeval, by C. W. King. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103811.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: C. W. King
ISBN-10: 1169237800
ISBN-13: 9781169237803
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 7.00h x 9.99w x 0.24d