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Talismanic Magic:
The Images & Figures of Hermes
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Hermes, a Philosopher sufficiently known, mentioneth the following Images and Figures graved in Stones, to be of singular Virtues.

Images & Figures of Hermes


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Images & Figures of Hermes




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The Images and Figures of Hermes, i.e., Hermes Trismegistus, are often included in collections of Renaissance and medieval talismanic and astrological images that include the Seals of Thetel, the Seals & Sigils of Chael and the Seals of Stones of Solomon. We can see an example of this typical collection in the 17th century Sloane 3822 manuscript, but examples of individual sections date back to the 12th century. The current translation of the Images and Figures of Hermes appeared in the Dutch physician Herman Boerhaave's An essay on the virtue and efficient cause of magnetical cures, published in London in 1743. The original pagination of the 1743 edition has been retained.



The Images & Figures of Hermes



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Hermes, a Philosopher sufficiently known, mentioneth the following Images and Figures graved in Stones, to be of singular Virtues.
The Image of a Man of a great Stature, standing, graved in a Stone call'd Diadochus, (a Stone like a Beryl) having in the right Hand an Obolus, or and Halfpenny, and in the other a Serpent, above him the Figure of the Sun, and under his Feet keeping a Lion prostrate; if such a Stone is set in a Ring of Lead with a little of Mugwort or Motherwort, and the Root of Fenugreek, it will impower him who weareth it, to call on the Shore of a River the Spirits belonging to the Waters, and to receive answer to what he is asking of them.
The Figure of Aquarius, (one of the Signs of the Zodiack) being graved in a green Jasper, and worn, causeth Profit in buying and selling. A Bird carrying in his Bill a Leaf, and the Head of a Man being in his Sight looking at the Bird, if this is graved in a precious Stone, called Pangonius, having many Angels, and set in Gold, is to cause him who weareth it to become rich and respected by every Body.
The Figure of Jupiter, which is a Man sitting on a Bench or Chair with four Feet, four Men standing before Jupiter, and Jupiter having his Hands erected towards Heaven, and on his Head a Diadem; if such a Figure is graved in a Jacinct, and set a Gold, and this Ring worn, or an Impression there-

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of made in Wax, and tyed to the Neck of a Person, it will cause him to have granted of Kings and wise People, every thing he desireth.
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The Figure of a Man on Horseback, holding in one Hand the Bridle, and in the other a Bow bent, and girded with a Sword; if such a Figure is graved in a precious Stone call'd Pyrites, before mentioned, and set in Gold, it is to render him who weareth it victorious in a Battle, and no body can resist him.
The Figure of a Woman, having in her Hairs spread over her Breast, and in her Sight a Man as coming unto her and making some Signs of Love, being graved in a Jacinct or Crystal and set in Gold, and under the Stone a little Ambergrise, Aloe and Mugwort or Motherwort, will cause him who weareth such a Stone in a Ring to be obey'd by every body, and if he toucheth a Woman therewith she will love him; and if he layeth it under his Head at going to Bed, he will see any thing he desireth.
The Image of a Man sitting over a Fish, and over the Head of the Man a Peacock, being graved in a red Stone, and laid under the Table at a Feast, no Body, eating with the right Hand, will be satiated.
The Image of a naked Man standing, and at his right Hand a Girl likewise standing, whose Hairs are tyed round the Head, and the Man is holding his left Hand over her Breast, and the Right round her Neck, looking in her Face, and the Girl looking downwards; if such a Figure is graved in a Stone and set in an Iron Ring, and under the Stone laid a little Bit of a Sparrow's Tongue, and of that of a Bird called Upupa, Myrrh, Alum, and human Blood; the Person who weareth such a Ring will be invincible, no body can resist, and no Beast can hurt him. It will cure the Falling Sickness, if red Wax is seal'd therewith and tyed to the Neck; and

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if it is held to the Neck of a Dog, it will stop his barking.
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The Image of a Man holding Flowers in his Hand, being graved in a Cornelian, and set in a Pewter Ring, the Ring being made on a Monday or Friday in the 4th, 8th, or 12th Hour, every Body will obey who is touched with this Ring.
The Figure of a Man bearded, with a long Face and bended Eyebrows, sitting upon a Plow, between two Bulls, and having a Vulture in his Hand, being graved in a Stone, is of Virtue to cause good Success in planting of Trees, discovering of Treasures, and to be victorious in Battles. It cureth the Falling Sickness, and must be set and worn in an Iron Ring.
The Figure of a Man holding a Scythe in his Hand over his Head, and under his Feet a Crocodile, being graved in a Stone, and set in a leaden Ring, and under the Stone laid a little of the Root of an Herb call'd Sea-Onyon, is to cause him who weareth it to be secure against all his Enemies, and on Journies against Robbers and Highwaymen.
The Figure of a Man holding a Sword in his Hand, and sitting on a Dragon, being graved in an Amethyst, and set in a leaden or Iron Ring, is to procure to him who weareth such a Ring, the Obedience of all Spirits and Discovery of all Treasures.
The Figure of an Eagle standing, graved in a precious Stone call'd AEtites, before mentioned, and set in a leaden Ring, causeth him who weareth it to be successful in fishing; no Beast can hurt him, and he is beloved by every Body.
The Figure of a Man, having in his Hand a Bough of a Palm or Date Tree, being graved in a Stone, is to render him who weareth it acceptable and beloved by Princes and great People. As much out of Hermes.




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