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Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for "Hermes the thrice-greatest", Greek: Ερμης ο Τρισμεγιστος) or Mercurius ter Maximus in Latin, is the syncretism of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian Thoth. In Hellenistic Egypt, the god Hermes was given as epithet the Greek name of Thoth. He has also been identified with Enoch. Other similar syncretized gods include Serapis and Hermanubis.
Hermes Trismegistus might also be explained in Euhemerist fashion as a man who was the son of the god, and in the Kabbalistic tradition that was inherited by the Renaissance, it could be imagined that such a personage had been contemporary with Moses, communicating to a line of adepts a parallel wisdom. A historian, however, would leave such speculation to the history of alchemy and the nineteenth-century history of occultism.
Origin
Both Thoth and Hermes were gods of writing and of magic in their respective cultures. Thus the Greek god of interpretive communication was combined with the Egyptian god of wisdom as a patron of astrology and alchemy. In addition, both gods were psychopomps, guiding souls to the afterlife. More on [ Hermes Trismegistus ]
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As above, so below. As within, so without. As the universe, so the soul - Hermes Trismegistus
mystikka (Mystikka Jade) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:01:00 -0000
As above, so below. As within, so without. As the universe, so the soul - Hermes Trismegistus
I have always loved my teacher St. Germaine as Franz Bardon, as Lao Tse, as Appolonius of Tyrana, as Hermes Trismegistus, as Melchizedek
fosterjohnperry (foster perry) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:07:54 -0000
I have always loved my teacher St. Germaine as Franz Bardon, as Lao Tse, as Appolonius of Tyrana, as Hermes Trismegistus, as Melchizedek
"Know ye not that ye are gods"------ Hermes Trismegistus
ronnopwasky03 (Ron Nopwasky) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:18:33 -0000
"Know ye not that ye are gods"------ Hermes Trismegistus
Djehuti or Thoth or Hermes Trismegistus - Djehuti, the Kemetic God of mathematics, writing, and knowledge.
Meta Description: [ Djehuti (Thoth), the Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) God of mathematics, writing, and knowledge. ]
Hermes Trismegistus - Documenting various sources which spoke of Hermes.
Hermes Trismegistus - Large article on Hermes.
Hermes Trismegistus - Wikipedia - A brief overview of Hermes along with links to related material.
Hermes Trismegistus and the Hermetic Writings - Historical overview and discussion of his works.
Hortulanus Commentary on the Emerald Tablet - A brief commentary on the Emerald Tablet.
On the Trail of the Winged God - Hermes and Hermeticism throughout the ages.
The Development of Hermes Trismegistus - Extensive article on the historical aspects of Hermes.
The Emerald Tablets of Thoth - A literal translation and interpretation of one of the most ancient and secret of the great works.
The Golden Tractate of Hermes Trismegistus - The translation here used and followed is from that notable work, A Suggestive Inquiry into the Hermetic Mystery, (London, 1850.)
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The Invisible Basilica: Hermês - A brief essay on Hermes as one of the Saints of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica.
Meta Description: [ A brief essay on Hermes as one of the Saints of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica. ]
The Magus, Book II: Biographia Antiqua: Hermes Trismegistus - Francis Barrett's writings on Hermes.
Meta Description: [ The Magus, by Francis Barrett ]
The Mystica: Hermes Trismegistus - The alleged teacher the magical system known as Hermetism of which high magic and alchemy are thought to be twin branches.
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Theosophy Library Online - Great Teacher Series - Hermes Trismegistus - Article on Hermes.
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