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Hermetic & Alchemical Texts

Traditional Hermetic & alchemical texts- the Emerald tablet, the Corpus Hermeticum, Splendor Solis, more.
The Kybalion
The "Three Initiates" expound on the Hermetic Principles.
The Kybalion
An initiation into the Hermetic arts.
Mutus Liber
Published pseudonymously in 1677, the Mutus Liber, or "Silent Book," purports to encompass the entirety of Hermetic philosophy within its pages. Here, two versions are presented side by side.
The Book of Lambspring
Spiritual alchemy in 15 emblems.
Mary the Prophetess
Thew Book of Maria Prophetissa, the mother of alchemy.
Splendor Solis
Splendor of the Sun- This masterpiece depicts the operations of alchemy in 22 beautiful illustrations.
The vision of the Universal Mercury
"In Mercury must thou seek all things."
The Stone of the Philosophers
Infamous Alchemist Edward Kelly on the aims of alchemy.
Cabala Mineralis
Another "Silent Book" of Alchemical operations.
Emerald Tablet
The Emerald Tablet, attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, outlines the essence of Hermetic philosophy.

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