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The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers. Here is an essential digest of the Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for thrice-greatest Hermes)-a combination of the Egyptian Thoth and the Greek Hermes. The figure of Hermes was venerated as a great and mythical teacher in the ancient world and was rediscovered by the finest minds of the Renaissance. The writings attributed to his hand are a time capsule of Egyptian and Greek esoteric philosophy and have influenced figures including Blake, Newton, Milton, Shelley, Shakespeare, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Jung. Providing a fascinating introduction to the intersection of the Egyptian and Hellenic cultures and the magico-religious ideas of the antique world, "The Hermetica" is a marvelous volume for anyone interested in understanding the West's roots in mystical thought.

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Book category Books in English Humanities Religion & beliefs Other non-Christian religions

• Full title: Hermetica
• Author: Timothy Freke
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• EAN: 9781585426928
• ISBN: 158542692X
• ID: 02167296
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Weight: 158 g
• Dimensions: 184 × 126 × 13 mm
• Date of publishing: 26. December 2008

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