Ogdoad

noun

Og·​do·​ad

ˈägdōˌad

plural -s

1

Gnosticism : a group of eight divine beings or of eight aeons

2

Gnosticism : the seat of rule of the higher archon and his son

Word History

Etymology

Greek ogdoad-, ogdoas, from ogdoos eighth (from oktō eight) + -ad-, -as, feminine suffix denoting descent from or connection with

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