The concept of Psyche in Christianity
Psyche, in Gnosticism, is depicted as a mythical figure from Greco-Roman culture, characterized as a graceful girl with butterfly wings. She embodies concepts of love and the soul, reflecting the intertwined nature of these themes within Gnostic beliefs. Through her mythology, Psyche symbolizes the complexities of human emotion and spiritual existence, aligning with Gnostic ideas about the inner self and its pursuit of enlightenment and connection to the divine.
Synonyms: Soul, Spirit, Mind, Consciousness, Inner self, Essence, Subconscious, Inner being
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Gnostic concept of 'Psyche'
From: The Gnostics and Their Remains
(1) A mythical figure in Greco-Roman culture represented as a graceful girl with butterfly wings, often associated with love and the soul.[1]