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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
However, Hermes rescued Ares by stealth, and Artemis killed the Aloads in Naxos by a ruse.
Hermes frees Ares.
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).
Hall recounts legends related to Hermes Trismegistus and the esoteric teachings attributed to him.
Hermanubis is a syncretic deity combining elements of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Anubis.
Hermaphroditus was a figure in Greek mythology, known as the son of Hermes, the messenger god, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.
Thoth (Hermes Trismegistus): The god of wisdom and writing, Thoth, was believed to have reigned for 3,226 years.
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.
"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."
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.
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.
Hermes (in Greek) -> symbol of the snake
Thoth-the-Atlantean moved to Egypt (Khem)Thoth relates that He went the entire Path to Mergence with the Primordial.Thoth also explains one of the higher meditations, the Temple and its particular variation, the Pyramid.“Long then dwelt I in the Temple of the Primordial until at last I was One with the Light.”Later Thoth embodied Himself again in Egypt and was Hermes Trismegistus (Thrice-born)Deep beneath the image of the Pyramid lies My secret.
See: Hermes Trismegistus
From the 3rd or 2nd century BC, Greek texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, holder of all knowledge, began to appear in Hellenistic Egypt.
"The first inventor of this Art was Hermes Trismegistus, for he knew all three natural philosophies, namely Mineral, Vegetable, and Animal."
He continues his studies of ancient texts and in 1684 argues that Hermes Trismegistus is not the Egyptian Thoth
"Nothing surpasses and nothing equals as a summary of all the doctrines of the old world the few sentences engraved on a precious stone by Hermes and known as the 'emerald tablet'...
In Acts 14:12-13, Hermes (known as Mercury in Roman mythology) is mentioned in the context of Paul and Barnabas being mistaken for gods during their missionary journey in Lystra.
Verse 12: "Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker."
Hermes is identified with Paul because of his role as the "chief speaker," reflecting the traditional role of Hermes/Mercury as the messenger and communicator among the gods in ancient times.
It is not the short classical Hermetic Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus.