Abracax

Abracax was an EgyptianSpence, L. (1920). An Encyclopædia of Occultism. 2 ed. pg. 2 god who was demonised over time. de Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.3
The Basilidians Gnostics conflated him with the Christian God, supposedly because the Greek letters that formed his name made the number 365. He was said to command a number of geniuses who controlled over three hundred and sixty five heavens or gods, as well as three hundred and sixty five virtues, each assigned to a particular day of the year. de Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.4
The Basilidians also believed that Abracax was responsible for sending Jesus to earth as a benevolent ghost.
It is thought that Abracax was the origin of the word "Abracadabra".Spence, L. (1920). An Encyclopædia of Occultism. 2 ed. pg. 1 
== Appearance ==
On amulets as a god, Abracax is depicted with the head of a rooster, dragon feet, and a whip in his hand. 
As a demon, he has the head of a king and snakes for feet. 
== References ==
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