- Occultism and esotericism
- Ritual magic and grimoires
- Alchemy and Hermeticism
- Gnosticism and esoteric Christianity
The Hermetic Tradition: Symbols and Teachings of the Royal Art
by Julius Evola
- First published:
- 20th century
- Language: English
This important survey of alchemical symbols and doctrines sets forth the mysterious worldview and teachings of the practitioners of the and royal art. One of the leading exponents of the Hermetic tradition, Julius Evola demonstrates the singularity of subject matter that lies behind the words of all adepts in all ages, showing how alchemy--often misunderstood as primitive chemistry or a mere template for the Jungian process of individuation--is nothing less than a universal secret science of human and natural transformation.First published in 1931 in Italian. This is the first English translation.Draws from a host of sources in the Western esoteric tradition--works on theurgy, magic, and gnosticism from neoplatonic, Arab, and medieval sources.
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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenAlex scholarly book record | 1995-01-01 | Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology; Medical Entomology and Zoology | English | — | Unknown |
Subjects
- History
- Social Sciences
- Philosophy
- Arts and Humanities
- Art
- Psychology
- Alchemy
- Literature
- Archeology
- Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices
- Archaeology
- Social Psychology
- Epistemology
- gnosticism
- Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies
- Art history
- Psychoanalysis
- Physics
- MAGIC (telescope)
- Jungian Analytical Psychology
- Natural (archaeology)
- Individuation
- Nothing
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