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	[[File:Hermes 11-rev.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2\|Statue of Hermes by Ernst Herter, ~~statue was~~ commissioned by Elizabeth of Austria]]		[[File:Hermes 11-rev.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2\|Statue of Hermes by Ernst Herter, commissioned by Elizabeth of Austria]]

	Hermes was known in ancient times as the great sage to whom is attributed sacred writings and alchemical and astrological works. Because of his learning and profound skill in the arts and sciences, the Egyptians gave him the name ''Trismegistus'', which means “thrice-great.” The title “thrice-great” also applies to his role as philosopher, priest and king. The ascended master '''Hermes Trismegistus''' is also known as the '''God Mercury'''.		Hermes was known in ancient times as the great sage to whom is attributed sacred writings and alchemical and astrological works. Because of his learning and profound skill in the arts and sciences, the Egyptians gave him the name ''Trismegistus'', which means “thrice-great.” The title “thrice-great” also applies to his role as philosopher, priest and king. The ascended master '''Hermes Trismegistus''' is also known as the '''God Mercury'''.