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  1. Archon (Gnosticism) - Wikipedia

    Among the Archontics, Ophites, Sethians and in the writings of Nag Hammadi library, the archons are rulers, each related to one of seven planets; they prevent souls from leaving the material realm.

  2. Archons - Gnosticism Explained

    In Gnosticism, the archons (from Greek arkhon, “ruler” [1]) were malevolent, sadistic beings who controlled the earth, as well as many of the thoughts, feelings, and actions of humans.

  3. The Archons; The Divine Creators Of The Cosmos And Humanity

    Oct 19, 2025 · Also called The Reality of the Rulers, the Hypothesis of Archons is an exegesis—a critical interpretation of a religious text—on the Book of Genesis 1–6 and expresses Gnostic mythology of …

  4. Archon | Definition & Mythology | Britannica

    Archon, in gnosticism, any of a number of world-governing powers that were created with the material world by a subordinate deity called the Demiurge (Creator).

  5. What Are Archons – Gnostic Insights

    Aug 2, 2025 · It’s the most complete explanation I’ve ever given on archons, and since I mentioned archons in last week’s episode, I wanted to give the full explanation of what are archons, because …

  6. The Archons: Brutal Rulers of Gnosticism - Altar Gods

    Aug 11, 2024 · According to Gnostic texts, the Archons were hideous beings, with hermaphrodite bodies and the heads of beasts. This defiance of the natural order in the composition of their bodies …

  7. Gnosticism and the Archons: What It Is and Is Not for Modern Seekers

    Nov 6, 2025 · This guide gives you a calm, plain-English map of Gnosticism, what “archons” meant in early texts, how the ideas can be misused, and how to stay centred, ethical, and embodied in daily life.

  8. RELIGION: WATCHERS: What is an Archon? - Library of Rickandria

    In the Gnostic view of human society, the Archons are alien forces that act through authoritarian systems, including belief-systems, in ways that cause human beings to turn against their innate …

  9. The Seven | Genshin Impact Wiki | Fandom

    The Seven Archons, typically shortened to The Seven, [1] are the seven gods who preside over the seven nations of Teyvat, established after they or their predecessors emerged as the victors of the …

  10. Archons in Gnosticism | Origins, Numbers & Names - Study.com

    In Gnosticism, the Archons are celestial beings that are believed to be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the physical universe.