Hermes

Holds the First Commandment significant importance?

The Hermetic Laws, also called Hermetic Principles, originate from Hermeticism, an ancient esoteric tradition based on the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus.

Bruce Lipton

The Seven Hermetic Principles

The principles are linked to Hermes Trismegistus, a figure potentially representing a collection of ancient thinkers rather than a single historical individual.

Sarah Elkhaldy

Humanity’s Coming Timeline Split in 2025

During the interview, Sarah speaks about her connection to Hermes, the ancient figure central to hermetic teachings.

She explains that she channels Hermes, rather than calling on him directly.

Hermes’ wisdom has come through her during key moments, including a collaboration with After Skool, where she shared insights on the seven hermetic laws.

Hermes revealed knowledge that had never been previously articulated, and Sarah emphasizes the importance of this transmission as humanity enters this new era of spiritual evolution.

In closing, Hermes leaves a final message: he was the one who came through during Sarah's Hermetic Law video, underscoring the importance of these teachings as humanity navigates profound transitions.

Ignatius Donnelly

The Kings of Atlantis become the Gods of the Greeks

These deities, including Zeus, were twelve in number: Zeus (or Jupiter), Hera (or Juno), Poseidon (or Neptune), Demeter (or Ceres), Apollo, Artemis (or Diana), Hephæstos (or Vulcan), Pallas Athena (or Minerva), Ares (or Mars), Aphrodite (or Venus), Hermes (or Mercury), and Hestia (or Vesta)." These were doubtless the twelve gods from whom the Egyptians derived their kings.

Bidding him welcome to the house, they set about preparing for their guest, who was accompanied by Hermes, as excellent a meal as they could afford, and for this purpose were about to kill the only goose they had left, when Zeus interfered; for he was touched by their kindliness and genuine piety, and that all the more because he had observed among the other inhabitants of the district nothing but cruelty of disposition and a habit of reproaching and despising the gods.

By Demeter (Ceres) he had Persephone (Proserpine); by Leto, Apollo and Artemis (Diana); by Dione, Aphrodite (Venus); by Semele, Dionysos (Bacchus); by Maia, Hermes (Mercury); by Alkmene, Hercules, etc., etc.

In extraordinary cases they were summoned, it was believed, to the councils of the Olympian gods; but they usually remained in their particular spheres, in secluded grottoes and peaceful valleys, occupied in spinning, weaving, bathing, singing sweet songs, dancing, sporting, or accompanying deities who passed through their territories--hunting with Artemis (Diana), rushing about with Dionysos (Bacchus), making merry with Apollo or Hermes (Mercury), but always in a hostile attitude toward the wanton and excited Satyrs."

Ignatius Donnelly

The Origin of Our Alphabet

"According to the Phœnicians, the art of writing was invented by Taautus, or Taut, 'whom the Egyptians call Thouth,' and the Egyptians said it was invented by Thouth, or Thoth, otherwise called 'the first Hermes,' in which we clearly see that both the Phœnicians and Egyptians referred the invention to a period older than their own separate political existence, and to an older nation, from which both peoples received it." (Baldwin's "Prehistoric Nations," p.

The "first Hermes," here referred to (afterward called Mercury by the Romans), was a son of Zeus and Maia, a daughter of Atlas.

Ignatius Donnelly

Some Consideration of the Deluge Legends

Now, we find in the Egyptian legends a passage of Manetho, in which Thoth (or Hermes Trismegistus), before the Deluge, inscribed on stelæ, or tablets, in hieroglyphics, or sacred characters, the principles of all knowledge.

Ignatius Donnelly

The Deluge Legends of Other Nations

In Samothracia the same character was attributed to Saon, said to be the son of Zeus or of Hermes.

According to a passage in Manetho, much suspected, however, of being an interpolation, Thoth, or Hermes Trismegistus, had himself, before the cataclysm, inscribed on stelæ, in hieroglyphical and sacred language, the principles of all knowledge.

Darryl Anka | Bashar

Origins and Bloodlines of the Anunnaki, Enki, Hermes and Thoth

Bashar then addresses the bloodlines of Hermes Trismegistus and Thoth.

He explains that Hermes Trismegistus is farther down the bloodline compared to Thoth, although they are both considered incarnations of the same soul or oversoul.

In the context of linear time, Bashar describes Hermes as being farther along the line compared to Thoth.

Both Hermes and Thoth share a connection to a similar oversoul extension.

Robert Sepehr

Hermeticism and Ancient Mysteries

Hermeticism is named after Hermes Trismegistus, which means "thrice-greatest Hermes." In Greek mythology, Hermes served as the messenger of the gods, associated with both the planet Mercury and the caduceus—a winged staff intertwined with two snakes.

In ancient Egyptian mythology, Hermes is equated with the god Thoth, known for inventing writing, and associated with wisdom, magic, and science.

One of the most renowned works in Hermetic literature is the Emerald Tablet, attributed to Hermes or Thoth.

Prophecy of Hermes

With that in mind, let's talk about Hermes Trismegistus.

Hermes Trismegistus, if I'm pronouncing his name correctly, was both a Greek and Egyptian figure who had a significant influence on philosophy and, indirectly, on modern medicine.

For instance, when you see the winged serpent symbol on medical staff insignias, that symbol is connected to Hermes.

Today, we're going to discuss a lament, or prophecy, from Hermes Trismegistus to his son Asclepius.

It's a rather bleak prediction about the future, but you might notice parallels between what Hermes described and the current state of society.

Shepherds of humans

Zeus gave it to Hermes, slayer of Argos, guide, and guardian. King Hermes gave it to Pelops, the mighty charioteer, and Pelops to Atreus, shepherd of his people.

Homer

The Catalogue of Ships

Zeus gave it to Hermes, slayer of Argos, guide, and guardian.

King Hermes gave it to Pelops, the mighty charioteer, and Pelops to Atreus, shepherd of his people.

Philo, of Byblos

The Phoenician history

After Ouranos attempts to kill his children, Kronos, with Hermes' help, overthrows him, establishing his rule and founding the city of Byblos.

He is the one whom the Egyptians called Thouth, the Alexandrians Thoth, and the Greeks Hermes.

“When Kronos reached manhood, he punished his father Ouranos and thus avenged his mother, utilizing Hermes Trismegistos—for he was his secretary—as counselor and helper.

The former died in early maidenhood; with the advice of the latter, Athena, as well as of Hermes, Kronos made a sickle and spear of iron.

Then Hermes used magic spells on the allies of Kronos and instilled in them a desire to fight against Ouranos on behalf of Ge.

Afterwards, Kronos began to suspect his own brother Atlas, and on the advice of Hermes, he cast him down and buried him in the depths of the earth.

Homer

Flying Machines in Ancient Texts

Hera and Hermes’ Sandals

The Iliad describes Hera’s journey, during which she ties on her beautiful sandals, similar to those of Mercury (Hermes), the winged messenger of the gods.

Hermes’ Mission to Calypso

In the Odyssey, Hermes is sent to Calypso to release Ulysses.

Hermes ties on his golden sandals, which allow him to fly over the sea and land, propelled by the wind.

Greek Myths

Autolycus, son of Hermes

Autolycus, a figure in Greek mythology, is renowned as the son of Hermes, the god of trade, thieves, and travelers, and Chione, a mortal woman.

Autolycus was born to Hermes, the messenger god, and Chione, the daughter of Daedalion.

Hermes was known for his cunning and trickery, and these qualities were inherited by his son.

According to some accounts, Autolycus was born with the ability to shapeshift and make himself or his possessions invisible, gifts bestowed upon him by Hermes.

Greece

Mount Cyllene

Mount Cyllene is most famous in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Hermes, the messenger god and the god of trade, thieves, and travelers.

According to the myth, Hermes was born in a cave on Mount Cyllene to Maia, one of the Pleiades, and Zeus.

Hermes was known for his cunning and speed, and he is often depicted wearing winged sandals and a winged hat.

Mount Cyllene is also associated with the myth of Autolycus, the son of Hermes and Chione.

In antiquity, Mount Cyllene was revered as a sacred place, particularly because of its association with Hermes.

The mountain was home to a sanctuary dedicated to Hermes, where pilgrims would offer sacrifices and seek the god’s favor.

The cave where Hermes was said to have been born became a site of worship, attracting visitors from across Greece.

One of the most famous legends associated with Mount Cyllene is the story of Hermes stealing Apollo’s cattle shortly after his birth.

According to the myth, Hermes, still an infant, sneaked out of his cave on Mount Cyllene, stole Apollo’s cattle, and cleverly disguised his tracks.

When confronted by Apollo, Hermes used his charm and wit to appease the god, eventually becoming reconciled with him.

This story emphasizes the mountain’s connection to Hermes’s clever and mischievous nature.

The cave on Mount Cyllene, believed to be the birthplace of Hermes, is also central to many myths.

It was said that the cave held special powers and that those who visited it could gain the favor of Hermes.

Greece

Mount Olympus

The twelve Olympians included Zeus (king of the gods), Hera (queen of the gods), Poseidon (god of the sea), Demeter (goddess of the harvest), Athena (goddess of wisdom and war), Apollo (god of the sun and arts), Artemis (goddess of the hunt), Ares (god of war), Aphrodite (goddess of love and beauty), Hephaestus (god of fire and metalworking), Hermes (messenger of the gods), and Hestia (goddess of the hearth).

Greek Mythology
Manly Palmer Hall

Atlantis – a widespread distribution of land

Hall recounts legends related to Hermes Trismegistus and the esoteric teachings attributed to him.

Afterlife

Anubis

Hermanubis is a syncretic deity combining elements of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Anubis.

Depiction: Combining elements of Hermes (the Greek messenger god and guide of souls) and Anubis (the Egyptian god of mummification and protector of the dead), Hermanubis often appears with characteristics of both gods, such as the caduceus of Hermes and the jackal head of Anubis.

Greek
Greek

Hermaphrodite

Hermaphroditus was a figure in Greek mythology, known as the son of Hermes, the messenger god, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.

Aegyptiaca

The semi-mythical aspect of Manetho’s king list

Thoth (Hermes Trismegistus): The god of wisdom and writing, Thoth, was believed to have reigned for 3,226 years.

Ignatius Donnelly

The origin of our alphabet

According to the Phoenicians, the art of writing was invented by Taautus, known to the Egyptians as Thoth, or "the first Hermes." This figure is associated with Maia, a daughter of Atlas, and the Maya of Central America (Baldwin's "Prehistoric Nations," p.

Legends of Old Testament Characters

Androgyne Adam

"The Sire who rules the earth and sways the poleHad spoken; laughter filled his secret soul:He bade the crippled god his hest obey,And mould with tempering water plastic clay;With human nerve and human voice investThe limbs elastic, and the breathing breast;Fair as the blooming goddesses above,A virgin likeness with the looks of love.He bade Minerva teach the skill that shedsA thousand colours in the glittering threads;He called the magic of love's golden queenTo breathe around a witchery of mien,And eager passion's never-sated flame,And cares of dress that prey upon the frame;Bade Hermes last endue, with craft refinedOf treacherous manners, and a shameless mind."

Planet

Mercury

Hermes

Mercury is the Roman name for Hermes, the Greek god of trade, communication, travel, and thievery.

Hermes/Mercury is known for being a messenger of the gods and a guide for souls to the underworld.

Reincarnation

Thoth

Hermes Trismegistus

He is the one whom the Egyptians called Thouth, the Alexandrians Thoth, and the Greeks Hermes.

“These things being so, Sanchuniathon, who was a man of much learning and great curiosity, and desirous of knowing the earliest history of all nations from the creation of the world, searched out with great care the history of Taautus, knowing that of all men under the sun Taautus was the first who thought of the invention of letters, and began the writing of records: and he laid the foundation, as it were, of his history, by beginning with him, whom the Egyptians called Thouth, and the Alexandrians Thoth, translated by the Greeks into Hermes.”

Thoth's imagery and attributes influenced other cultures and religions, including Greek, where he was associated with Hermes, leading to the composite deity Hermes Trismegistus in Hermeticism.

Between 1650 and 1654, Athanasius Kircher (2 May 1602 – 27 November 1680) published four volumes of "translations" of hieroglyphs in the context of his Coptic studies. However, according to Steven Frimmer, "none of them even remotely fitted the original texts". In Oedipus Aegyptiacus, Kircher argued under the impression of the Hieroglyphica that ancient Egyptian was the language spoken by Adam and Eve, that Hermes Trismegistus was Moses