{"product_id":"the-hermetica-the-lost-wisdom-of-the-pharaohs-9781585426928","title":"The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Timothy Freke\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tarcher\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tarcher\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History \u0026amp; Surveys - Ancient \u0026amp; Classical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Providing a fascinating introduction to the intersection of the Egyptian and Hellenic cultures and the magico-religious ideas of the antique world, \u003ci\u003eThe Hermetica\u003c\/i\u003e is a marvelous volume for anyone interested in understanding the West's roots in mystical thought.","brand":"Tarcher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45087189827735,"sku":"9781585426928","price":650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781585426928.webp?v=1769202619","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-hermetica-the-lost-wisdom-of-the-pharaohs-9781585426928","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}