The Hymns of Hermes is a book written by G.R.S. Mead that explores the ancient Greek god Hermes and his significance in religious and philosophical traditions. The book is a collection of hymns attributed to Hermes, which were likely written during the Hellenistic period. Mead provides an introduction to the historical context of the hymns and their relevance to the development of Western thought. He also offers his own interpretation of the hymns and their meaning, drawing on his expertise in the study of esotericism and mysticism. The Hymns of Hermes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, philosophy, and spirituality.1898. Echoes from the cup of the unicorn. The references in this volume are to the recently published work Thrice Greatest Hermes: Studies in Hellenistic Theosophy and Gnosis. Contains The Service of Song; A Triple Trisagion; A Hymn to All Father God; The Secret Hymnody; A Hymn of Grace for Gnosis; A Song of Praise to the Aeon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.