Hermetic Philosophy and Ancient Wisdom
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Where did the fundamental esoteric and occult teachings originate from?

  • Greece
  • India
  • China
  • Egypt (correct)
  • What ancient land was known for gathering a great store of Mystic and Occult Lore?

  • Assyria
  • Chaldea (correct)
  • Persia
  • Rome
  • Where was the Great Lodge of Lodges of the Mystics located?

  • India
  • China
  • Egypt (correct)
  • Japan
  • Who were the Neophytes entering the doors of the Temples in ancient Egypt?

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    Where did the Adepts and Masters from ancient Egypt travel to share their knowledge?

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    Who is known as 'The Master of Masters' among the great Masters of Ancient Egypt?

    <p>Hermes Trismegistus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient land claims to have been the birthplace of Hermes Trismegistus?

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    What is the meaning of Hermes Trismegistus' ancient title 'Trismegistus'?

    <p>The thrice-great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient land deified Hermes Trismegistus and called him 'Thoth'?

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    What is Hermes Trismegistus considered the father of in Occult Wisdom?

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    Hermes Trismegistus: The Master of Masters

    • Hermes Trismegistus was a legendary figure known as "The Master of Masters" and the father of Occult Wisdom, founder of Astrology, and discoverer of Alchemy.
    • He lived in Ancient Egypt in the earliest days, with his life story lost to history due to the passage of time.
    • The exact date of his sojourn in Egypt is unknown, but it is believed to have been during the early days of the oldest dynasties of Egypt, long before the days of Moses.
    • He was considered a contemporary of Abraham, and some Jewish traditions claim that Abraham acquired mystic knowledge from Hermes himself.
    • Hermes was deified by the Egyptians and later by the Greeks, who called him "Hermes, the god of Wisdom".
    • The Egyptians revered him as "the Scribe of the Gods" and bestowed upon him the title "Trismegistus", meaning "the thrice-great".
    • Hermes' name became synonymous with the "Fount of Wisdom" in ancient lands.

    The Hermetic Philosophy

    • The Hermetic Philosophy originated from Ancient Egypt, which was the birthplace of the Hidden Wisdom and Mystic Teachings.
    • The fundamental esoteric and occult teachings from Egypt have influenced the philosophies of all races, nations, and peoples for several thousand years.
    • The Hierophants and Masters of Ancient Egypt provided knowledge to nations, including India, Persia, Chaldea, Medea, China, Japan, Assyria, ancient Greece, and Rome.
    • The Great Lodge of Lodges of the Mystics was located in Egypt, where Neophytes entered Temples and later traveled as Hierophants, Adepts, and Masters, spreading their knowledge worldwide.

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    Explore the fundamental esoteric and occult teachings from ancient Egypt that have influenced philosophies across cultures for thousands of years. Dive into the Hidden Wisdom and Mystic Teachings that originated in Egypt and spread to nations like India, Persia, and China.

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