Hermeticism emerged in Hellenistic Egypt as a fusion of Greek and Egyptian traditions. Hermes Trismegistus combined elements of Greek Hermes and Egyptian Thoth. Writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus span 300 BCE to 1200 CE
Tyche is the Greek goddess of fortune, chance, and wealth. She's sometimes said to be daughter of Oceanus and Tethys or Zeus and Ananke. Her origins vary significantly in different mythological narratives
Seleucid Empire emerged after Alexander's death in 323 BCE. Founded by Seleucus I Nicator after retaking Babylon in 312 BCE. Empire reached its peak under Seleucus I's rule
Geometric Period marked end of Dark Ages with ceramic painting. Kraters decorated male graves, amphorae female graves. Vases featured 'horror vacui' with intricate patterns. Figures painted black against lighter background
Daughter of Oceanus and Tethys, Aphrodite and Hermes, or Zeus. Known as "Goddess of Chance" and "Blind Mistress of Fortune". Depicted as winged goddess with wheel and rudders symbols
Pan was a pastoral god from Arcadia, residing in Greek mountains and forests. He had goat legs and horns, often depicted with a hare trap (lagobolon). Hermes was his father, and a Nymph was his mother