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Hermeticism is rooted in the ancient practices of Egypt, where priests shrouded their knowledge in symbolism, protecting it from misuse. The figure of Hermes Trismegistus, or "Thrice Great Hermes," is central to these teachings, embodying a lineage of wisdom that merges Egyptian, Greek, and other esoteric traditions. The well-known texts attributed to Hermes, such as the Emerald Tablets, contain teachings that cover the essentials of creation, transformation, and mastery of reality itself.