Hermeticism and Hermes have intrigued philosophers and scholars throughout history, with Hermes Trismegistus believed to be the author of ancient hermetic writings merging Greek and Egyptian cultures. The Hermetica focus on occult sciences, philosophical insights into the cosmos, and the soul's ascent to unity with God, emphasizing the divine spark in humanity and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
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Hermes Trismegistus, merging Greek and Egyptian traditions, embodies divine enlightenment and is credited with founding religious and philosophical traditions.
The Hermetica, divided into technical and philosophical texts, emphasize spiritual ascent through gnosis, purifying the soul to unite with the divine, despite presenting contradictory views on the physical world.
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What is Hermeticism?
A philosophical and religious tradition focusing on spiritual enlightenment.