Borborites

The term Borboriten (also Borborianer ) denigrated several Gnostic groups. They were subjected to rites that were considered dirty and indecent.

In the 16th century the term Borboriten was also used as a dirty name for a Dutch Anabaptist party .

See also

• Barbelo Gnostic

literature

• Borborites . In: Universal Lexicon of the Present and Past . 4., reworked. and greatly increased edition, Volume 3:  Bodmerei – Chimpansee , self-published, Altenburg 1857, p.  87 .
• Borborĭans . In: Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon . 6th edition. Volume 3, Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig / Vienna 1905, p.  218 .