hermetyzmu

Hermetyzm is a religious, philosophical, and esoteric tradition based on writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. These writings, known as the Hermetica, are a collection of ancient philosophical and religious texts that were influential during the Renaissance and continue to be studied today. The core tenets of hermeticism include the belief in a single, divine principle, the interconnectedness of all things, and the power of human consciousness to understand and influence the cosmos.

The figure of Hermes Trismegistus is believed to be a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. The Hermetic corpus is divided into two main parts: the philosophical and religious dialogues (known as the Corpus Hermeticum) and the more technical works on alchemy, astrology, and magic. These texts explore themes such as the nature of God, the creation of the universe, the human soul, and the path to spiritual enlightenment.

Key principles within hermeticism include the "as above, so below" axiom, suggesting a correspondence between the microcosm (humanity) and the macrocosm (the universe). Hermeticists often emphasize the importance of self-knowledge, meditation, and the pursuit of wisdom as means to achieve spiritual liberation and union with the divine. The tradition has influenced various mystical, alchemical, and magical practices throughout history, and its ideas continue to resonate in contemporary esoteric thought.