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Aristotle

Ancient Greek philosopher whose systems of logic and natural philosophy provided the foundational framework for Western scholasticism and early scientific inquiry.

368 books · 17874 mentions

Two Treatises: On the Nature of Elements & On the Fifth EssenceOn the Mysteries+1 more

Egypt

A primary center of ancient civilization regarded by Renaissance occultists as the original source of Hermetic wisdom, alchemy, and sacred geometry.

363 books · 13268 mentions

Essence of Pomegranates
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Rome

The historical center of the Roman Empire and the Catholic Church, serving as a pivotal site for the transmission of classical and Christian thought.

324 books · 12136 mentions

Know Thyself, O Man: Astrology TheologizedDetailed Report on the Use of the Physico-Astrological Instrument+1 more

Plato

Greek philosopher and founder of the Academy whose dialogues, particularly the Timaeus, deeply influenced Neoplatonism and the Western esoteric tradition.

318 books · 14162 mentions

On the MysteriesOn the Mysteries+1 more

London

A major European capital that became a central hub for the printing of alchemical texts and the development of experimental science in the 17th century.

316 books · 5811 mentions

Key to the secrets of naturePious Philosophy+1 more

Moses

Biblical prophet and lawgiver who was frequently interpreted in esoteric literature as a master of Egyptian magic and the recipient of the oral Kabbalah.

296 books · 10984 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesDetailed Report on the Use of the Physico-Astrological Instrument+1 more

Paris

A leading center of medieval theology and early modern intellectual life, home to the University of Paris and a significant site for alchemical study.

257 books · 7716 mentions

Know Thyself, O Man: Astrology TheologizedPractical Geometry+1 more

Solomon

Biblical king of Israel celebrated for his wisdom and traditionally associated with the authorship of various grimoires and the command of elemental spirits.

238 books · 6947 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesDetailed Report on the Use of the Physico-Astrological Instrument+1 more

Pythagoras

Ionian philosopher and mathematician whose teachings on numerical harmony and the transmigration of souls were central to the development of occult philosophy.

224 books · 6466 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyPymander. Asclepius. On the Mysteries of the Egyptians. On Plato's Alcibiades, on the Soul and the Daemon. On Sacrifice.+1 more

Jesus Christ

The central figure of Christianity, often identified in alchemical and mystical traditions as the spiritual archetype of the Philosopher's Stone.

216 books · 8360 mentions

Know Thyself, O Man: Astrology TheologizedAurora, or Day-Spring: The Root of Philosophy, Astrology, and Theology+1 more

Germany

A region central to the Protestant Reformation and the emergence of Paracelsianism, Rosicrucianism, and the printing of major esoteric compendia.

208 books · 5085 mentions

Introduction to Primitive Cabalistic ScienceEight Books on Astronomy+1 more

Jerusalem

The holy city of the Abrahamic faiths, symbolizing the spiritual axis mundi and the site of the Temple, a key motif in Masonic and mystical lore.

199 books · 7179 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesTwo Books of the Introduction to the Controversies with the Jews+1 more

Heaven

The celestial realm in religious and esoteric cosmology, representing the divine source of light and the ultimate destination of the ascending soul.

197 books · 7012 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesAphoristic Astrology of Ptolemy, Hermes, and Others+1 more

Earth

The material world or the lowest of the four classical elements, serving as the stage for the Great Work and the physical manifestation of divine ideas.

195 books · 5694 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesAphoristic Astrology of Ptolemy, Hermes, and Others+1 more

Italy

The geographic heart of the Renaissance where the revival of classical antiquity and the translation of the Corpus Hermeticum first took place.

194 books · 4404 mentions

Aphoristic Astrology of Ptolemy, Hermes, and OthersEight Books on Astronomy+1 more

Adam

The first human in the Genesis narrative, often discussed in Kabbalistic texts as the primordial man who possessed perfect knowledge of nature before the Fall.

187 books · 5879 mentions

Know Thyself, O Man: Astrology TheologizedAurora, or Day-Spring: The Root of Philosophy, Astrology, and Theology+1 more

David

The biblical second king of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah, traditionally credited with the authorship of the Psalms, which held significant liturgical and magical importance in the Western tradition.

168 books · 5268 mentions

Three Christian Sermons on TemptationsEcho of the Fraternity, highly enlightened by God, of the laudable Order of the R.C.+1 more

India

A land associated in the Western imagination with ancient gymnosophists, exotic spices, and a deep, primordial wisdom that predated the Greeks.

168 books · 3633 mentions

Curious PhysicsHistory of the Holy Barlaam the Hermit and Josaphat the King of India's Son+1 more

Venice

A powerful maritime republic and major center for early modern printing, where many influential works of occult philosophy were first published.

162 books · 4027 mentions

The Strife of Love in a Dream, or the Discourse of the Dream of PoliphiloRaphael Explaining the Art of Medicine+1 more

Babylon

An ancient Mesopotamian city that serves as a symbol of both linguistic confusion and the historical source of astronomical and magical knowledge.

161 books · 4041 mentions

Know Thyself, O Man: Astrology TheologizedAurora, or Day-Spring: The Root of Philosophy, Astrology, and Theology+1 more

France

A major European nation that played a critical role in the development of scholasticism, the Enlightenment, and various occult revivals.

159 books · 3975 mentions

Introduction to Primitive Cabalistic ScienceKey to the secrets of nature+1 more

Abraham

The biblical patriarch of the Israelites, sometimes credited in mystical traditions with receiving the secrets of astrology and the Sefer Yetzirah.

155 books · 5304 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesAurora, or Day-Spring: The Root of Philosophy, Astrology, and Theology+1 more

Augustine of Hippo

A pivotal North African theologian and philosopher whose writings, such as The City of God, profoundly shaped Western Christianity and Neoplatonic thought.

153 books · 4578 mentions

On the MysteriesOn the Mysteries+1 more

Greece

The cultural origin of Western philosophy and science, whose myths and mystery traditions provided the symbolic language for much of later esotericism.

150 books · 3352 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesPymander. Asclepius. On the Mysteries of the Egyptians. On Plato's Alcibiades, on the Soul and the Daemon. On Sacrifice.+1 more

Galen

A prominent Greek physician and philosopher in the Roman Empire whose theories on the four humors influenced Western medical science until the 19th century.

146 books · 6228 mentions

The Book of Meteors; Fourth Book of Paramirum on the MatrixNew Chemical Light+1 more

Hippocrates

Ancient Greek physician whose humoral theory of medicine dominated Western practice and was integrated into alchemical theories of health and balance.

146 books · 4614 mentions

On the MysteriesDetailed Report on the Use of the Physico-Astrological Instrument+1 more

Paradise

In Western esotericism and theology, the primordial state of grace or the Garden of Eden, often interpreted alchemically as a state of spiritual perfection or the source of the prima materia.

144 books · 3748 mentions

History of the Holy Barlaam the Hermit and Josaphat the King of India's SonAurora, or Day-Spring: The Root of Philosophy, Astrology, and Theology+1 more

Hermes Trismegistus

A legendary syncretic figure combining the Greek Hermes and Egyptian Thoth, regarded as the foundational author of the Hermetic arts and sciences.

140 books · 3571 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyPymander. Asclepius. On the Mysteries of the Egyptians. On Plato's Alcibiades, on the Soul and the Daemon. On Sacrifice.+1 more

Avicenna

A Persian polymath and one of the most significant physicians and philosophers of the Islamic Golden Age, whose Canon of Medicine and alchemical attributions were central to medieval European learning.

137 books · 4812 mentions

On the MysteriesThe Book of Meteors; Fourth Book of Paramirum on the Matrix+1 more

England

A key center for the development of early modern science and esotericism, home to influential figures such as John Dee, Robert Fludd, and Elias Ashmole.

136 books · 2898 mentions

Introduction to Primitive Cabalistic ScienceKey to the secrets of nature+1 more

Socrates

A foundational Greek philosopher from Athens credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, known primarily through the accounts of later classical writers like Plato.

135 books · 6899 mentions

Pymander. Asclepius. On the Mysteries of the Egyptians. On Plato's Alcibiades, on the Soul and the Daemon. On Sacrifice.Stories for Pleasure and Edification+1 more

Pliny

Pliny the Elder was a Roman author and naturalist whose Natural History served as a primary source for botanical, mineralogical, and magical lore throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

134 books · 2961 mentions

Aphoristic Astrology of Ptolemy, Hermes, and OthersEight Books on Astronomy+1 more

Ptolemy

A Greco-Roman mathematician, astronomer, and geographer whose geocentric model and astrological works, particularly the Tetrabiblos, dominated Western science for over a millennium.

133 books · 5450 mentions

On the MysteriesOn the Mysteries+1 more

Athens

The preeminent city-state of ancient Greece, symbolizing the peak of classical reason and the historical home of the Platonic and Aristotelian schools.

131 books · 4558 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyEssay on the Sacred Fire and on the Vestals+1 more

Cicero

A Roman statesman, lawyer, and philosopher whose writings on rhetoric and Stoicism significantly influenced Renaissance humanism and the development of Latin prose.

131 books · 3420 mentions

On the MysteriesIntroduction to Primitive Cabalistic Science+1 more

Persia

A historical region in Western Asia that served as a major center for Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and later Islamic alchemy and philosophy, influencing Western occult traditions.

125 books · 2576 mentions

Introduction to Primitive Cabalistic ScienceEight Books on Astronomy+1 more

Spain

A crucial geographic bridge for the transmission of Arabic alchemical, astrological, and Kabbalistic knowledge into Latin Europe during the Middle Ages.

124 books · 2577 mentions

Aphoristic Astrology of Ptolemy, Hermes, and OthersEight Books on Astronomy+1 more

Virgil

An ancient Roman poet whose Aeneid and Eclogues were viewed in the Middle Ages and Renaissance as containing prophetic and magical significance.

121 books · 3392 mentions

New Chemical LightRaphael Explaining the Art of Medicine+1 more

Homer

The legendary author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, whose epic poems were often interpreted allegorically by Neoplatonists and Renaissance occultists to contain hidden philosophical truths.

120 books · 3174 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyOn the Ancient Hermetic Medicine of the Egyptians and the New Medicine of the Paracelsians+1 more

East

One of the four cardinal directions, traditionally associated in esoteric cosmology with the rising sun, the element of air, and the source of spiritual illumination (Ex Oriente Lux).

120 books · 1846 mentions

Key to the secrets of natureThe Lover of Truth Illustrated+1 more

Florence

The Italian city that became the epicenter of the Renaissance, particularly through the Medici-sponsored translation of the Corpus Hermeticum by Marsilio Ficino.

119 books · 4282 mentions

Biographies of Famous Men from the Times of the Revival of the SciencesMedical Letters, Volume One+1 more

St. Paul

An apostle whose epistles provided the theological framework for Western Christianity and were often cited in mystical texts regarding the nature of the spirit.

118 books · 3031 mentions

Aurora, or Day-Spring: The Root of Philosophy, Astrology, and TheologyDawn rising+1 more

Alexander the Great

The King of Macedon whose conquests spread Hellenistic culture; in the esoteric tradition, he is often linked to the discovery of the Emerald Tablet and various Hermetic secrets.

116 books · 2958 mentions

Practical GeometryThree Christian Sermons on Temptations+1 more

Christ

The central figure of Christianity, often interpreted in alchemical and mystical contexts as the Lapis Philosophorum or the archetype of the perfected human soul.

115 books · 2816 mentions

The Book of Meteors; Fourth Book of Paramirum on the MatrixAurora, or Day-Spring: The Root of Philosophy, Astrology, and Theology+1 more

Democritus

An Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher primarily remembered for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe and often associated in alchemy with the laughing philosopher trope.

113 books · 2950 mentions

Pymander. Asclepius. On the Mysteries of the Egyptians. On Plato's Alcibiades, on the Soul and the Daemon. On Sacrifice.Historical-Theological Considerations of Remarkable Truths+1 more

Alexandria

An Egyptian city that served as the intellectual capital of the Hellenistic world and the birthplace of Hermeticism, Neoplatonism, and early alchemy.

113 books · 2705 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyThe Strife of Love in a Dream, or the Discourse of the Dream of Poliphilo+1 more

Frankfurt am Main

A major German city that served as a vital center for the early modern book trade and the publication of alchemical, Rosicrucian, and scientific texts. It hosted the famous Book Fair where many influential Hermetic works were disseminated across Europe.

113 books · 2239 mentions

Curious PhysicsDetailed Report on the Use of the Physico-Astrological Instrument+1 more

Hell

In theological and esoteric systems, the realm of punishment or spiritual darkness, often contrasted with the celestial spheres or interpreted as a state of internal psychological torment.

109 books · 3929 mentions

Aurora, or Day-Spring: The Root of Philosophy, Astrology, and TheologyDawn rising+1 more

Leipzig

A major German center for printing and trade that played a significant role in the dissemination of Paracelsian, Rosicrucian, and Enlightenment-era philosophical texts.

109 books · 2110 mentions

Curious PhysicsThe Book of Meteors; Fourth Book of Paramirum on the Matrix+1 more

Paracelsus

A Swiss physician and alchemist who revolutionized medicine by emphasizing chemical remedies and the correspondence between the human body and the cosmos.

105 books · 5322 mentions

Detailed Report on the Use of the Physico-Astrological InstrumentKey to the secrets of nature+1 more

Orpheus

A legendary Greek musician and prophet whose Orphic Hymns and mythic descent into the underworld were central to the development of Renaissance natural magic and prisca theologia.

105 books · 2626 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyPymander. Asclepius. On the Mysteries of the Egyptians. On Plato's Alcibiades, on the Soul and the Daemon. On Sacrifice.+1 more

Saint Jerome

A Latin priest and scholar best known for his translation of the Bible into the Vulgate, making him a foundational figure for Western theology. He was highly revered by Renaissance humanists for his mastery of Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.

105 books · 2325 mentions

Essay on the Sacred Fire and on the VestalsAn Attempt at a History of Arianism+1 more

Jacob

A biblical patriarch whose ladder and struggle with an angel became central motifs in mystical interpretations of the soul's ascent and divine encounter.

102 books · 3349 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesAurora, or Day-Spring: The Root of Philosophy, Astrology, and Theology+1 more

Porphyry

A Neoplatonic philosopher and student of Plotinus whose Isagoge and commentaries on the Chaldean Oracles were influential in the development of Western theurgy and logic.

99 books · 3451 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyPymander. Asclepius. On the Mysteries of the Egyptians.+1 more

Hermes

Often identified with Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary syncretic figure of Greek and Egyptian origin credited as the author of the Hermetic corpus and the founder of alchemy.

99 books · 2821 mentions

Aphoristic Astrology of Ptolemy, Hermes, and OthersEight Books on Astronomy+1 more

Plutarch

A Greek philosopher and biographer whose Moralia provided essential insights into ancient Egyptian religion and Middle Platonic thought.

99 books · 2317 mentions

Key to the secrets of natureOn the Ancient Hermetic Medicine of the Egyptians and the New Medicine of the Paracelsians+1 more

Paul

Refers to the Apostle Paul, a central figure in the New Testament whose mystical experiences and theological writings were foundational to Christian esotericism.

98 books · 2362 mentions

Three Christian Sermons on TemptationsTelescope of Zoroaster, or the key to the great divinatory cabala of the magi+1 more

West

One of the four cardinal directions, often associated in esoteric thought with the setting sun, the element of water or earth, and the physical world.

98 books · 1456 mentions

Key to the secrets of naturePlatonic Theology on the Immortality of Souls (1525 Edition)+1 more

Isaiah

A major biblical prophet whose visions and prophecies were frequently analyzed by Christian kabbalists and mystics for hidden cosmological meanings.

97 books · 2390 mentions

Two Books of the Introduction to the Controversies with the JewsPious Philosophy+1 more

Apollo

The Greek and Roman god of the sun, prophecy, and music, frequently used in alchemical allegory to represent the solar principle, gold, or the enlightened intellect.

96 books · 2180 mentions

The Book of Meteors; Fourth Book of Paramirum on the MatrixThe Strife of Love in a Dream, or the Discourse of the Dream of Poliphilo+1 more