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by Arthur Edward Waite (Author), Eliphas Levi (Author)
The Book of Hermes or Thoth is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that delves into the ancient Egyptian god Thoth, who was known as the god of wisdom, writing, and magic. The book explores the myths and legends surrounding Thoth, as well as his role in Egyptian religion and culture. It also discusses the Hermetic tradition, which is a set of philosophical and religious beliefs that originated in ancient Egypt and Greece and has influenced Western esotericism. The book includes translations of ancient texts related to Thoth and the Hermetic tradition, as well as Waite's own commentary and analysis. Overall, The Book of Hermes or Thoth is a comprehensive exploration of an important figure in Egyptian mythology and the Hermetic tradition.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysteries of Magic: A Digest of the Writings of Eliphas Levi, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593746.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.
