hermetic

Definition

Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.

Example Sentences

• ""As above, so below" is an axiom from Hermetic mysticism, and in this Hermetic vision of physiology the tongue is connected through the spinal column to the penis."
• "Newton subscribed to the hermetic notion that the true knowledge of the universe had been earlier revealed by God to the ancients, the prisci theologi."
• "In other words, it is a mistake to regard this or any film text 'as if it were merely hermetic', or an isolated island."