{"product_id":"abraxas-lucian-veritas-9798248803828","title":"Abraxas: The Mystery, Existence, and Power of an Ancient God","description":"\u003cb\u003eWho is Abraxas? \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCondemned as a demon by the early Church. Worshipped as a supreme deity by Gnostic mystics. Carved onto ancient gems as a talisman of terrifying power. Rediscovered by Carl Jung as the key to psychological wholeness. Immortalized by Hermann Hesse in Demian and by Santana in a multi-platinum album. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor two thousand years, this strange, composite god rooster-headed, serpent-legged, armed with whip and shield has haunted the Western imagination. Now, Abraxas: The Mystery, Existence, and Power of an Ancient God brings together for the first time the complete story of this enigmatic figure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on Gnostic texts, magical papyri, Jungian psychology, and esoteric traditions, this book traces Abraxas from his origins in second-century Alexandria through his condemnation by the Church, his underground survival in grimoires and talismans, and his explosive rediscovery in the modern era. More than a history, it offers practical guidance for those who wish to engage Abraxas as a symbol of integration a path toward facing the shadow, holding the tension of opposites, and becoming whole. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a scholar of Gnosticism, a student of Jung, a practitioner of the esoteric arts, or simply a seeker drawn to the mystery, Abraxas invites you on a journey into the heart of one of history's most enduring and challenging spiritual figures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside you will discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The true origins of Abraxas in the Gnostic teachings of Basilides\u003cbr\u003e- The meaning behind his bizarre iconography rooster, serpent, whip, and shield\u003cbr\u003e- Why his name adds to 365 and what this reveals about his nature\u003cbr\u003e- How early Church Fathers condemned him and why they feared him so deeply\u003cbr\u003e- His survival in magical grimoires, Renaissance occultism, and the Hermetic tradition\u003cbr\u003e- Carl Jung's terrifying encounter with Abraxas and its implications for modern psychology\u003cbr\u003e- His role in the 20th century occult revival and counterculture\u003cbr\u003e- Practical exercises for contemplation, shadow work, and integration\u003cbr\u003e- The Abraxas Mandala a complete symbolic map of the path to wholeness \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Gnostic roots of Western esotericism and for anyone brave enough to face their own shadow.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucian Veritas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798248803828\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.46d","brand":"Lucian Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443173404927,"sku":"9798248803828","price":19.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0d27ccb1-d800-4bb9-a36c-ee0549b002f8.jpg?v=1777202335","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abraxas-lucian-veritas-9798248803828","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}