Abraxas is a mystical word composed of Greek letters. It was believed to have magical powers and was often inscribed on amulets and charms.
Around the second century AD, early Gnostics (ancient Greek religious thinkers) used the word to describe their god. Abraxas is described as a talisman with a cock’s head, but a man’s body. The name has often been used in pop culture. One example is in the book and movie,Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
