Definitions

1. noun

A group of eight deities, especially those worshipped in ancient Egyptian pantheons.

“The Egyptian temple featured an ogdoad of deities, each representing a different aspect of nature.”

2. noun

In Gnosticism and certain esoteric traditions, a group of eight fundamental principles or emanations.

“The Gnostic text described the eight principles of the universe as an ogdoad, representing the interconnectedness of all things.”