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Hermes Trismegistus

Syllabification: (Her·mes Tris·me·gis·tus)
Pronunciation: /ˌtrisməˈjistəs/

Definition of Hermes Trismegistus
  • a legendary figure regarded by Neoplatonists and others as the author of certain works on astrology, magic, and alchemy.

Origin:

Latin, 'thrice-greatest Hermes', in reference to Thoth, identified with Hermes

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