Hermetica, V3 The Ancient Greek and Latin Writings Which Contain Religious or Philosophic Teachings Ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus

Hermetica, V3: The Ancient Greek And Latin Writings Which Contain Religious Or Philosophic Teachings Ascribed To Hermes Trismegistus is a book compiled by Walter Scott. It is a collection of ancient Greek and Latin texts that are attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. The book contains religious and philosophical teachings that were believed to have been written by Hermes Trismegistus himself. The texts cover a wide range of topics, including cosmology, theology, alchemy, astrology, and magic. The book is divided into three parts, each of which contains a different set of texts. The first part includes the Corpus Hermeticum, a collection of 17 treatises that deal with various philosophical and religious themes. The second part includes the Asclepius, a dialogue between Hermes and his disciple Asclepius that explores the nature of the universe and the role of humans in it. The third part includes various fragments and excerpts from other Hermetic texts. Overall, Hermetica, V3 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy, religion, and mysticism.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.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.