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The Arabic Hermes : from pagan sage to prophet of science
This is the first major study devoted to the early Arabic reception and adaption of the figure of Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary Egyptian sage to whom were ascribed numerous works on astrology, alchemy, talismans, medicine, and philosophy.
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Document Type: | Online Resource Book |
Language: | English |
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New York ; Oxford
: Oxford University Press
, [2009]
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Series: | Oxford studies in late antiquity
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Online Access: | lizenzpflichtig |
Related Items: | Erscheint auch als:
The Arabic Hermes |
Author Notes: | Kevin van Bladel |
Summary: | This is the first major study devoted to the early Arabic reception and adaption of the figure of Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary Egyptian sage to whom were ascribed numerous works on astrology, alchemy, talismans, medicine, and philosophy. |
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Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (304 pages) |
ISBN: | 9780199871636 |