The
Hermetica or
Corpus Hermeticum are
Egyptian texts attributed to
Hermes Trismegistus, possibly remains of
gnostic traditions, dealing with
magic and related concepts. These scriptures were rediscovered and repopularized in
Italy during the
Renaissance and have had profound influnce over
alchemy and modern magic.
See also: Hermeticism
- Hermetica: The Greek Corpus Hermeticum and the Latin Asclepius in a New English Translation, with Notes and Introduction by Brian P. Copenhaver (Editor) ISBN 0521425433