The Poimandres Society is an aspect of the Temple’s Library and Archives. A future goal of this group is inspired by ancient libraries, university archives of specific themes, and such projects as the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica: The Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica (BPH) or The Ritman Library is a Dutch library founded by Joost Ritman located in the Huis met de Hoofden (House with the Heads) at Keizersgracht 123, in the center of Amsterdam. The Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica brings together manuscripts and printed works in the field of Hermeticism, more specifically the ‘Christian-Hermetic’ tradition.

The primary goal of the group is the acquisition of primary and scholarly texts on Hermeticism, especially Hellenic-Egyptian studies, Crypto-Hermeticism in Islam and Christianity, and other aspects of what we consider “Hyperborean Hermeticism” and the Alchemical Traditions of Indo-European.

This group also collects every aspect of Beautiful expression of Hermeticism, from alchemical prints, paints, vases, jewelry, statuary, down to post cards and postal stamps of Mercury/Hermes Thoth for future exhibitions.

The group also is part of raising funds for the Hermetic sanctuary, the retreat, library and Museum for Members. This will also have a vital virtual presence to provide resources, translations, private printings of rare books, and borrowing opportunities for Members. We thrive on generous gifts and scanning eyes for beautiful temple offerings, the aesthetics of Hermetic/Mercury in culture are gifts to engage and create a lasting, curated collection of such items in the United States. Below, Hermes in his role of God of communication, is the subject of the first stamps ever issued by Greece. Forthcoming is a miniature book on Hermetic Philately.

First Greek Stamps – Large Hermes Heads
Greece issued first stamps in 1861. The motif on these stamps was Hermes head. Hermes (Mercury in Roman mythology) was the Greek god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel. He was also the son of Zeus, king of Mount Olympus, and Maia, a nymph, and was considered the messenger of the Olympic gods. Therefore, he was a good choice for the motif of the first Greek stamp ever.
Greece issued first stamps in 1861. The motif on these stamps was Hermes’ head. Hermes (Mercury in Roman mythology) was the Greek god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel. He was also the son of Zeus, king of Mount Olympus, and Maia, a nymph, and was considered the messenger of the Olympic gods. Therefore, he was a good choice for the motif of the first Greek stamp ever.