Achamoth, Valentinian Aeon
Achamoth is a central figure in the Gnostic cosmology of the Valentinian school, where she is described as a feminine spirit, angel, or aeon. Her name, derived from the Hebrew word ḥokhmah (חכמה), meaning “wisdom,” underscores her role within the intricate metaphysical framework of Gnosticism. Achamoth represents a secondary emanation of Sophia, the divine embodiment … Read more