The Hermetica Freke, Timothy/ Gandy, Peter

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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An accessible translation of esoteric Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus offers insight into how he was venerated as a forefront mythical teacher in the ancient world, his rediscovery by Renaissance minds, and his inspiration of works by such figures as Newton, Shakespeare, and da Vinci. Original.An accessible translation of the esoteric Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus offers insight into their influence on some of history's forefront philosophers, scientists, and artists; in a volume that is complemented by an introduction to related Egyptian and Hellenic cultures. Original.

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Book Format:		Paperback
Number of Pages:		0147
Publisher:		Jeremy P. Tarcher

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