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Hermetic Tradition, Alchemy & Rosicrucianism

Named after Hermes Trismigestus, the Greek moniker of the Egyptian God Tehuti, alleged author of hundreds of mystical tractates, the Hermetic tradition is an eclectic spiritual tradition that is the father of medieval alchemy, magical/mystical orders, and many other aspects of the western mystery tradition.
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The Theology of the Hermetica and its influence on Giordano Bruno
The Theology of the Hermetica and its influence on Giordano Bruno
The Kybalion
The anonymous masterpeice on the Art of Hermes.
The Emerald Tablet - an introduction to Hermetic philosophy
The Emerald tablet is short- only thirteen lines of text, but it is the cornerstone of the Hermetic movement. It’s origin is shrouded in mystery, and even its name is a mystery, yet is has been the inspiration for alchemists and magicians for hundreds of years.
The Seven Hermetic Principles
Seven universal rules exerpted from the Kybalion.
The Hermetic Marriage
The Hermetic Gnosis.
Hermetic concepts
What do the Hermetic texts say about God, the creation, evil?
As Above, So Below
GRS Mead on the Hermetic aphorism.
Hermes Trismegistus Gallery
Images of "Hermes the Thrice Great," patron God of Hermeticism.
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