The Origins of Hermeticism? Petosiris, High Priest of Thoth

Is a nearly forgotten tomb part of the puzzle of the origins of Hermeticism. In central Egypt, the tomb of a family of Thoth High Priests has stood for over 2000 years. It's priest-builder was Petosiris, high priest of Thoth, during the transition to Ptolemaic rule. The tomb itself is strange: Greek-style art adorns the walls, it's designed more like a temple than a tomb and the Hieroglyphic inscriptions urge the reader to "Follow the Way of the God" through moral justice and reverence to the God. Having visited this tomb on a recent trip, I've come to believe it's an important part of the puzzle of the origins of Hermeticism. Come learn why!

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The pictures of Petosiris' tomb in the desert brings Ozymandias to mind.
"I met a traveller from an antique land... The lone and level sands stretch far away.”

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I love your academic episodes, but it's also so interesting to hear from your own reflections, researches, and ideas!! Thanks for this episode!! :)

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In a time where divergent thought & discussion is being shut down for a single narrative, we needed this

[GabriellePatin]

It was fun listening into a topic that YOU are passionately curious and excited about. Thanks for sharing and providing the context at the beginning of the video.

[smillstill]

Thank you! That was a fascinating peek into proto-Hermetic history and literature! It would be great to get the text from the Petosiris family tomb in English someday!

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