The Magus/Book 1/Part 2/Chapter 41

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CHAP. XLI.

OF THE IMAGES OF MERCURY.

FROM the operations of Mercury they made an image of Mercury, Mercury afcending in Gemini; the form of which was a handfome young man, bearded, having in his left hand a rod, round which a ferpent was entwined---in the right he carried a dart; having his feet winged. They fay that this image confers knowledge, eloquence, diligence in merchandife, and gain ; moreover, to obtain peace and concord, and cure fevers. They made another image of Mercury, afcending in Virgo, for good will, wit, and memory; the form of which was a man fitting upon a chair, or riding on a peacock, having eagle's feet, and on his head a creft, and in his left hand holding a cock of fire.

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