History of the Bogomils

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A circular emblem or bookplate serves as the central visual. In the middle is a blue oval featuring a white pelican in its piety. The bird is perched on a nest and feeds its chicks with blood from its own breast. Golden rays shine from behind the bird. Below the oval sits a square shield with four red roses arranged around a black diagonal cross. A border encircles the entire design with the text Hermetic Philosophy written in capital letters.

Pelican in its piety: A traditional symbol where a pelican feeds its young with its own blood. In alchemical and religious contexts, it represents sacrifice, life-giving power, and the purification of materials.
Alchemy: An ancient practice focused on the transformation of matter, particularly the pursuit of turning base metals into gold or achieving spiritual perfection.
Emblem: A symbolic picture accompanied by a motto, used to convey a moral or philosophical lesson.
Heraldry: The system of designing and granting armorial bearings, such as the shield and roses seen in this image.