A term used in literalist works, meaning a messenger from a divine source who"s purpose it is to exact revenge, or punishment. An avenger. Gnostic demons (messengers) are called forms, and reflect darkness or four levels of agnosia, or aponoia in a person's mental state. Also a Hindu term referring to an incarnation of a deity. Avatars are not mentioned in Sethian works, (See "Seven Forms of Wrath", "Gospel of Mary". See also; Tarturos.)