Hermeticism
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| The word hermetic is commonly applied to literary or graphical [[symbol]]ism that is exceedingly obscure, convoluted, or esoteric. In that context, and not in any other context, '''hermeticism''' is the deliberate use of hermetic imagery.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] | The word hermetic is commonly applied to literary or graphical [[symbol]]ism that is exceedingly obscure, convoluted, or esoteric. In that context, and not in any other context, '''hermeticism''' is the deliberate use of hermetic imagery.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] | ||
| ==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
| - | From the [[Greek]] [[god]] and mythological [[alchemist]] [[w:Hermes Trismegistus]], who was said to possess a [[magic]] ability to [[seal]] (with spells) treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents. | + | From the [[Greek]] [[god]] and mythological [[alchemist]] [[Hermes Trismegistus]], who was said to possess a [[magic]] ability to [[seal]] (with spells) treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents. |
| ==Adjective== | ==Adjective== | ||
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The word hermetic is commonly applied to literary or graphical symbolism that is exceedingly obscure, convoluted, or esoteric. In that context, and not in any other context, hermeticism is the deliberate use of hermetic imagery.[1] [Apr 2007]
Etymology
From the Greek god and mythological alchemist Hermes Trismegistus, who was said to possess a magic ability to seal (with spells) treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.
Adjective
hermetic
