The Chemical Hippocrates

A colored circular emblem shows a golden sun radiating light from the top of a blue field. In the center, a white pelican is shown in its piety. This is a traditional image where the bird feeds its young with blood from its own breast. Below the pelican, a white square shield contains four red roses arranged in a cross shape. A border with Latin text circles the entire scene.

original: "PHILOSOPHIA · HERMETICA"

Hermetic Philosophy: A tradition of knowledge based on the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. It combines alchemy, astrology, and spiritual philosophy.

Pelican in its Piety: A symbol of self sacrifice. In the alchemical tradition, it represents the process of recycling and nourishing a substance until it reaches perfection.

Alchemy: The study of the transformation of matter. It was closely linked to chemistry and medicine during this period.

Hermeticism: A philosophical system that explores the relationship between the macrocosm of the universe and the microcosm of the human body.