Hathor's Alchemy: The Ancient Egyptian Roots of the Hermetic Art

Ever since alchemy first emerged in Graeco—Roman Egypt, alchemists have said their wisdom came from the pharaonic temples. Yet though the West has had unprecedented access to this hidden knowledge since the decipherment of hieroglyphs, ancient Egypt's connection with alchemy still remains obscure, doubted even by many. Focussing on the beautiful temples at Abu Simbel and Dendara, dedicated to the fiery serpent—eye goddess Hathor, this groundbreaking book explores for the first time the lega...