hermetic

Meaning

Adjective

• Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.
• Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.
• Hermetically sealed.
• Isolated, away from outside influence.

Origin

• From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.