'Trimogestus ad Asclepium et Hammonam et Ermium' [incomplete], also known as Asclepius, 12th century
Scope and Contents
This section of the manuscript contains the Asclepius, attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, but probably by Apuleius. (Virtually all literature ascribed to the name Hermes Trismegistus is incorrectly attributed. Individual works attributed to Hermes Trismegistus are authorised under the title in Library of Congress authority files.) The text is in fact a dialogue between Hermes Trismegistus and Asclepius on cosmological and theological ideas. It is thought to date from the 2nd or 3rd century.
In this manuscript, the title of this text is added on the bottom of f.192r in a 13th-century hand. The text itself starts on that folio with the words O Asclepi, omnis humana immortalis est anima; this is Chapter 2. This section ends on f.195 verso with aut incredibilitas contempnit humana. The text continues with Chapter 28 on f.196r, starting with Quid est O Trimogestus quod aut ignorat. This section (and the text) end on f.198r with the words et sine animalibus cenam.
Dates
- Creation: 12th century
Creator
- Hermes, Trismegistus (Attributed name, Person)
Language of Materials
Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
7 folios
Creator
- Hermes, Trismegistus (Attributed name, Person)
- Apuleius, c 125-170 (writer, philosopher and orator) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
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