The term Hermetic is from medieval Latin hermeticus, which is derived from the name of the Greek god called “Hermes”.

Hermeticism is a set of beliefs and practices whose aim is the influencing of the world through contact with the heavenly forces from a spiritual presence or force of the ancient gods.

The Hermetic tradition is a set of philosophical and religious beliefs based primarily upon the pseudepigraphical writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. 

These beliefs have heavily influenced the Western esoteric tradition and were considered greatly important during both the Renaissance and the Reformation.

Much of the importance of Hermeticism is due to its connection with the development of science in the Renaissance and 17th century.

This is because of the prominence given to the idea of influencing or controlling nature which led many scientists to look to magic and its allied arts (astrology of god Enki, Hermaphroditic etc.) in celebrating the idea of experiment, of putting Nature to the test.

The consulting of the pagan deities and practicing of their rituals, so that the laws of science may be given their ultimate reality and purpose. 

The conjuring or the transferring of Hermaphroditic animalistic traits from the animals into human beings or human nature.