Gnostic Glossary: Greek Lexicon

Ancient Greek δρακοντίας (drakontías), from δράκων (drákōn, “serpent, dragon”)

εἰκών eikōn – image, icon

εποπτεια, epopteia [seership] – Third step of the (Lesser) Eleusian Mysteries

εσωτερικός – Esoteric, coming from the Greek word esotericos, means:

• 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.