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

Hippocrates

Hippocrates, the renowned ancient Greek physician, is widely recognized as the father of modern medicine. While he is not regarded as the original founder of the healing art, which according to ancient records was part of a broader knowledge within the temple sciences, Hippocrates played a central part in revolutionizing the field by separating the healing art from other scholarly disciplines. His contributions led to the establishment of medicine as a distinct and empirical science, emphasizing the use of a systematic approach to clinical observation and the establishment of ethical standards for practitioners. Through his teachings and the formulation of the Hippocratic Oath, he laid foundational principles that continue to influence medical ethics and practice to this day. A name attributed to Hippocrates, highlighting the discrepancy in his recognition as the founder of medicine versus Hermetic origins

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Hippocrates separated the healing art from the other sciences, contrasting his approach with the Hermetic tradition

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

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

HippocratesthroughHipparchusilluminatesHermes →
I. Hippocrates & Hipparchus

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

II. Hipparchus & Hermes

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

HippocratesthroughHermetic PharmacologyilluminatesChemistry →
I. Hippocrates & Hermetic Pharmacology

Hippocrates separated the healing art from the other sciences, contrasting his approach with the Hermetic tradition

II. Hermetic Pharmacology & Chemistry

Both are integral parts of the broader Hermetic philosophy of healing

HippocratesthroughHipparchusilluminatesTrismegistus →
I. Hippocrates & Hipparchus

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

II. Hipparchus & Trismegistus

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

HippocratesthroughHermetic PharmacologyilluminatesTherapeutics
I. Hippocrates & Hermetic Pharmacology

Hippocrates separated the healing art from the other sciences, contrasting his approach with the Hermetic tradition

II. Hermetic Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Hermetic Pharmacology and Therapeutics are integral components of the broader Hermetic philosophy of healing. Both concepts are deeply interlinked within this philosophical framework, which seeks to integrate spiritual and physical approaches to medicine and wellness. Hermetic Pharmacology focuses on the use of plant, mineral, and animal compounds in a hermetic context, often employing mystical and esoteric knowledge to understand the properties and applications of these substances. Therapeutics, on the other hand, encompasses various methods and practices aimed at treating diseases and restoring health. Together, these areas of study within this esoteric current explore the holistic connection between the physical body and the spiritual self, emphasizing the role of consciousness, intent, and the natural world in the healing process.

HippocratesthroughHermetic PharmacologyilluminatesPaganism →
I. Hippocrates & Hermetic Pharmacology

Hippocrates separated the healing art from the other sciences, contrasting his approach with the Hermetic tradition

II. Hermetic Pharmacology & Paganism

Pagan religious and philosophical systems were intertwined with the healing practices in the Hermetic tradition

HippocratesthroughHermetic PharmacologyilluminatesGypsy
I. Hippocrates & Hermetic Pharmacology

Hippocrates separated the healing art from the other sciences, contrasting his approach with the Hermetic tradition

II. Hermetic Pharmacology & Gypsy

Gypsies were part of the transmission of the knowledge of simples and magical practices to Paracelsus

HippocratesthroughHermetic PharmacologyilluminatesAncient Doctors
I. Hippocrates & Hermetic Pharmacology

Hippocrates separated the healing art from the other sciences, contrasting his approach with the Hermetic tradition

II. Hermetic Pharmacology & Ancient Doctors

Ancient doctors were part of the priestly castes who controlled the healing art in the temple