Gnostic Glossary: Greek Lexicon

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Esoteric, coming from the Greek word esotericos, means:

<li>Intended to be revealed only to the initiates of a group.
• Understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest.
• Belonging to the select few.

The word Christ is derived from a Greek term, Khrestos. The word Christ is a title. It is not a person. It is a cosmic force. It is energy, a radiation, a vibration, a sound.

Cleopatra derives from the Greek name Κλεοπατρα, Κλεος-Πτα (Kleopatra) which means “glory of Ptah, the father” derived from (κλεος – kleos) “glory.”