"Ogdoad" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὀγδοάς (ogdoás, “eight, a group of eight”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|ὀγδοάς||eight, a group of eight}} Ancient Greek ὀγδοάς (ogdoás, “eight, a group of eight”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ogdoad
  1. The group of eight primordial deities worshipped at Hermopolis in Ancient Egyptian times: Naunet and Nu, Amaunet and Amun, Kauket and Kuk, and Hauhet and Huh. Categories (topical): Eight, Gods
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