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hermetically

Meanings

  • meaning 1: sealed or airtight

    - "The wine was stored hermetically to preserve its flavor."
Rhymes
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hermeneutics , meritocracy
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hermetically , hermetically sealed
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'hermetikos' meaning 'pertaining to Hermes' the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology.

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  1. Hermeticism is also known as the 'Hermetic Philosophy' or the 'Hermetic Tradition'.

  2. The word 'hermetic' comes from the name of the ancient Greek god Hermes, who was the messenger of the gods and the protector of travelers, merchants, and thieves. Hermes was also known as the 'God of Hermetic Science' and the 'God of Alchemy'.

  3. The writings of Hermes Trismegistus are believed to have been written between the 1st century BCE and the 1st century CE. However, some scholars believe that the writings of Hermes Trismegistus may have been written much later, possibly even as late as the 16th or 17th century.

  4. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the date of the writings of Hermes Trismegistus, their influence on Western thought and culture has been significant. The writings of Hermes Trismegistus have been translated into many languages, including Latin, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese.

  5. The writings of Hermes Trismegistus have had a profound influence on many areas of Western thought and culture, including philosophy, science, religion, art, and literature. Some of the most influential ideas and concepts that have emerged from the writings of Hermes Trismegistus include the concept of the 'Logos' or 'Word' of God, the idea of the 'As Above, So Below' principle, the concept of the 'Hermetic Circle' or 'Hermetic Quadrangle', and the idea of the 'Four Elements' or 'Four Primary Substances' of the universe.

  6. The concept of the 'Logos' or 'Word' of God, which is a central idea in the writings of Hermes Trismegistus, has had a profound influence on many areas of Western thought and culture, including philosophy, science, religion, art, and literature. Some of the most influential ideas and concepts that have emerged from the concept of the 'Logos' or 'Word' of God include the idea of the 'Divine Logos' or 'Divine Word' that governs the universe, the idea of the 'Logos Spermatikos' or 'Logos Spermaticus' that is the 'seed' or 'source' of all creation, the idea of the 'Logos Patrikos' or 'Logos Patriarchus' that is the 'ruler' or 'governor' of the universe, and the idea of the 'Logos Sophos' or 'Logos Sophia' that is the 'wisdom' or 'sophia' of the universe.

  7. The idea of the 'As Above, So Below' principle, which is another central idea in the writings of Hermes Trismegistus, has had a profound influence on many areas of Western thought and culture, including philosophy, science, religion, art, and literature. The 'As Above, So Below' principle is based on the idea that there is a fundamental unity or interconnectedness between all aspects of reality, both 'above' or 'exterior' to us and 'below' or 'interior' to us. According to this principle, whatever is true or real 'above' or 'exterior' to us must also be true or real 'below' or 'interior' to us, and vice versa. This principle has been expressed in many different ways throughout history, but the essential idea remains the same: that there is a fundamental unity or interconnectedness between all aspects of reality, and that whatever is true or real 'above' or 'exterior' to us must also be true or real 'below' or 'interior' to us, and vice versa.

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  1. Hermeticism: A philosophical and spiritual tradition that emphasizes the unity of all things and the interconnectedness of all aspects of reality. Hermeticism is based on the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Hermes Trismegistus, who is believed to have lived around the 1st century CE. Hermeticism has had a significant influence on Western thought and culture, particularly in the areas of alchemy, astrology, and mysticism.

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In literature, hermetically is often used to describe a sealed or enclosed space, such as a hermetically sealed laboratory or a vault. The term can also be used more figuratively to describe something that is completely cut off from the outside world, such as a reclusive person or a hidden society.

How to Memorize "hermetically"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bottle sealed tightly with a stopper. The bottle is surrounded by a dense fog, and there is no way for anything to get in or out of the bottle. This is what it means for something to be hermetically sealed.

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