The Gnostics and their remains, ancient and mediaeval (1887)
King, C. W. (Charles William), 1818-1888 · London, D. Nutt · leaf 201
umn, supporting aglobe, a corded bale, the letter M,* are all frequently to be seenin the same companionship. Another symbol is of such mightyimport in the domains of the Lord of Souls, that its discussionmay fairly claim to itself the space of the following section. * Perhaps the Greek numeral =… … Fig. 7. 176 THE GNOSTICS AND THEIR REMAINS. THE CADUCEUS, AND ITS SYMBOLISM. Macrobius seems to afford us some clue for solving tMsenigma by his remarks upon tlie true universality of the sun-worship under different names (Sat. i. 19). That under theform of Mercuiy the Sun is really worshipped is…
Gnosticism · Talismans
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