Sasha Chaitow, PhD, is a British-Greek cultural historian, author, artist, and lecturer whose work explores the rich intersections of esotericism, philosophy, and the arts. An internationally exhibited artist, she is the author of several books including her translation of The Hieroglyphica of Horapollon Niloos, the topic of this video conversation. Her other books include Son of Prometheus: The Life and Work of Joséphin Péladan and Atalanta Unveiled: Alchemical Initiation in the Emblems of the Atalanta Fugiens.

Here she discusses the history of this fifth century Greek manuscript that originated in Alexandria, Egypt. A copy was discovered during the Renaissance that was believed, at that time, to be of great antiquity. It purported to interpret the Egyptian hieroglyphs and was extremely influential in the development of Renaissance emblems and symbols. Subsequent scholarship has revealed that the interpretations of ancient Egyptian writing were largely inaccurate.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:37 Who was Horapollon Niloos?

00:10:22 Renaissance impact

00:17:38 Fifth century Alexandria

00:30:28 Paganism never died

00:42:34 How accurate was the Hieroglyphica?

00:46:34 Ancient myths as allegories

00:54:14 Academic disputes

01:03:07 Middle eastern cultural fusion

01:07:53 Summary and conclusion

(Recorded on May 1, 2025)

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Published on June 6, 2025