On (De)Constructing an Authoritative Narrative

The Letter of Isis to Horus is a brief (and precious) piece Greco-Egyptian alchemy. Beyond the technical interest processes it describes, its prologue noteworthy for intricate and surprising mixture Greek, Hebrew, Egyptian elements. In it, alchemy presented as secret knowledge divine origin, which goddess received from an angel who fell in love with her. This preface is, therefore, key element study discursive mechanisms arguments through early alchemical tradition attempted bestow authority on writings justify Holy Art label that often conferred this discipline. article analyses these according patterns around narrative was articulated.