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The Hymns of Hermes

The Hymns of Hermes

Mead, G. R. S.

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ISBN10: 1162580771
ISBN13: 9781162580777
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.18 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Hymns of Hermes is a book written by G. R. S. Mead, a renowned scholar of esotericism and theosophy. The book is a translation and interpretation of the ancient Greek hymns attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure in Greek mythology who was believed to be the author of various works on alchemy, astrology, and spiritual philosophy.The Hymns of Hermes consists of thirteen hymns, each of which is accompanied by Mead's commentary and analysis. The hymns cover a range of topics, from the nature of the divine and the soul to the principles of alchemy and theurgy. Mead's interpretation of the hymns is informed by his extensive knowledge of ancient Greek philosophy, Gnosticism, and Hermeticism.The book is considered a classic of esoteric literature and has been praised for its clarity and depth of insight. It is recommended for anyone interested in the history of Western esotericism, as well as for those seeking a deeper understanding of the spiritual teachings of Hermes Trismegistus.1898. Echoes from the cup of the unicorn. The references in this volume are to the recently published work Thrice Greatest Hermes: Studies in Hellenistic Theosophy and Gnosis. Contains The Service of Song; A Triple Trisagion; A Hymn to All Father God; The Secret Hymnody; A Hymn of Grace for Gnosis; A Song of Praise to the Aeon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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