The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Hipparchus

Attributed to being the founder of the art of healing, though Hippocrates is commonly known as the father of medicine in modern times.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Hermes→Lineage

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

HippocratesPerson

Contrasting Hesitation of Hippocrates to Paracelsus, as the latter emphasized practical and esoteric knowledge over traditional practices

Trismegistus (Paracelsus) is referred as "The Second Hermes", acknowledging his role as a mediator of Hermetic knowledge

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesSun →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & Sun

Hermes is linked to the Sun in the context of the Philosopher's Stone, possibly through his creation of the Emerald Tablet. Hermes, an Egyptian solar deity, shares points of resemblance with the solar disc

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & Alchemy

Hermes is a foundational figure in the discipline of alchemy, sometimes attributed as the first alchemist

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesPhilosopher's Stone →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & Philosopher's Stone

Hermes, the father of philosophers, is an important figure who created the Emerald Tablet, which is a key source for the Philosopher's Stone. PHILOSOPHER'S STONE and Hermes are closely wedded through symbolic and philosophical relationships. PHILOSOPHER'S STONE, a symbolic substance central to alchemical teachings, draws its roots from Hermes' teachings and practices. Hermes, the cunning messenger of the gods and a divine guide, symbolically serves an essential office in the process and rituals associated with the PHILOSOPHER'S STONE. His teachings are at the core of understanding and achieving the ultimate goal of the Philosopher's Stone. Whether through direct ritual practices or foundational philosophical lessons, Hermes' wisdom and mystical knowledge are essential components in the complex alchemical journey toward the PHILOSOPHER'S STONE. His teachings and practices provide the theoretical and practical framework for its creation, highlighting the inseparable bond between Hermes and the PHILOSOPHER'S STONE in both symbolic and historical contexts.

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & Philosophy

Philosophy, as described, follows the dogma of Hermes, making Hermes central to the philosophy of the adepts.

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesAll →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & All

Hermes, in his capacity as a teacher and divine figure, elucidated the enigmatic nature of The All, a fundamental substance from which all creation emerges. Through a deep and silent contemplation, Hermes revealed the profound mysteries surrounding The All, emphasizing the silent and intrinsic understanding of its essence. His teachings highlight The All's interaction with and influence on the physical plane, suggesting a layered relationship between the divine and the tangible world. Hermes's discourses demonstrate the foundational role of The All, presenting it as the ultimate source from which everything in the universe derives its existence. Through his wisdom and silence, Hermes guided seekers of knowledge towards a deeper comprehension of the universe's underlying principles.

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesFreemasonry →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & Freemasonry

Hermes is associated with the dissemination of knowledge inscribed on pillars following the flood, representing the continuity of wisdom in Masonic symbolism.

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesChiram →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & Chiram

Hermes is connected to CHiram through the Emerald Tablet, representing a link between ancient wisdom and Masonic symbolism

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesKybalion →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & Kybalion

THE KYBALION, a renowned esoteric text, encompasses teachings that have their roots in the wisdom of Hermes, known as the "Master of Masters." The Kybalion integrates and preserves the philosophical and spiritual teachings attributed to Hermes, presenting them in a manner accessible to a broader audience. These teachings, embedded within the pages of The Kybalion, reflect Hermes' intellectual and spiritual legacy, making his wisdom more widely available to students of metaphysics and seekers of deeper understandings of the universe.

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesGreat Work →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & Great Work

Hermes is central to the Hermetic philosophy that underpins the Great Work in alchemy.

HipparchusthroughHermesilluminatesEgypt →
I. Hipparchus & Hermes

Hippocrates and Hermes both are credited with founding the art of healing

II. Hermes & Egypt

Hermes, the messenger god in Greek mythology, is indirectly connected to Egypt through the legend of the Emerald Tablet. According to the narrative, this tablet, which is often associated with alchemy, serves as a critical link between the divine wisdom attributed to Hermes and the ancient Egyptian civilization. The Emerald Tablet is believed to contain mystical and esoteric knowledge, and its connection to Hermes suggests that he is involved in the传播. (注意:由于字数限制,中文输出已截断,实际情况中应确保总结完整且符合要求。) In this context, Hermes, the swift-footed messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, is indirectly linked to ancient Egypt through the legendary Emerald Tablet. This tablet is often associated with alchemical knowledge, and its connection to Hermes indicates a potential transmission of mystical wisdom from the divine to Egyptian culture. The preservation of this tablet by ancient Egypt attests to the necessity of Hermes' role in bridging different cultural and mythological traditions, allowing for the exchange of esoteric and philosophical ideas across geographical and temporal boundaries.