The Seven Hermetic Laws within Zoroastrian
The Hermetic Laws share several similarities with the principles and beliefs of the Magi, particularly those rooted in ancient Zoroastrianism and related mystical traditions. Here's a comparison to illustrate these connections: 1. The Principle of Mentalism vs. The Magi's Belief in Divine Mind Hermeticism: "The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental." Magi: The Magi often believe in a supreme divine intellect (Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism) that governs the universe.
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The Hermetic Laws share several similarities with the principles and beliefs of the Magi, particularly those rooted in ancient Zoroastrianism and related mystical traditions. Here's a comparison to illustrate these connections: 1. The Principle of Mentalism vs. The Magi's Belief in Divine Mind Hermeticism: "The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental." Magi: The Magi often believe in a supreme divine intellect (Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism) that governs the universe. This parallels the Hermetic idea that the universe is a mental creation of a divine mind. 2. The Principle of Correspondence vs. As Above, So Below in Magian Belief Hermeticism: "As above, so below; as below, so above." Magi: The Magi acknowledge the interconnectedness of all things.