Hermeticism

Hermeticism is a set of philosophical and religious beliefs^[1] based primarily upon the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. These beliefs have had the impact of effecting magic traditions and further, the impact of serving as a set of religious beliefs. Whatever the impact of the beliefs, they stem from teachings and books accredited to Hermes Trismegistus, who is put forth as a wise sage and Egyptian priest, commonly seen as synonymous with the Egyptian god Thoth.^{[citation needed]}