Rituals and Mythology in Neoplatonism

This chapter explores the contrasts between incarnation and excarnation while analyzing the works of Porphyry, Iamblichus, and Proclus. It highlights the importance of rituals for theurgic elevation through mythological narratives, particularly in relation to Homer's Iliad and ancient Babylonian beliefs surrounding Venus. Furthermore, it examines the evolution of these practices into Hermetic traditions, connecting astrology, Platonic philosophy, and modern esoteric interpretations.