1.3. Acknowledgments⁑

The Stoiba of the Hermetic Synaxis, and indeed the origination of the Hermetic Synaxis itself, was not and could never be the product of a sole individual. Although the principal author of the original form of these texts is Sam Block (a.k.a. polyphanes, Ogún Tolá), basing the framework of the Hermetic Synaxis upon his own understanding of the Hermetic texts and developing its practices as a codification of his own spiritual routines and rituals, none of what eventually came together as the Hermetic Synaxis or its Stoiba could exist were it not for the review, feedback, comments, contributions, suggestions, work, and other assistance and encouragement provided by many others towards its development, to say nothing of the influence and guidance to the principal author’s spiritual path and progress generally. For all this and all else, for their direct involvement or indirect presence, with the help and blessing of God and the gods, the principal author is forever grateful.

Among others not listed by their own wishes, thanks are given to:

  • Andrew B. Watt

  • Ariana Serpentine

  • C.I. Theon

  • Chad B.

  • M. David Goodwin (Oshúnniké)

  • David van der Lecq

  • Erik L. Arneson

  • Esme N.

  • Harry Coburn

  • Jeffrey Groves (Satyr Magos)

  • Rev. Nate Craddock

  • Ryhan Butler

  • Stefanos Chelydoreus

Sincere thanks for guidance, inspiration, influence, and mentorship are given to:

  • Ɔ. Martiana

  • Jason Miller

  • Jeffrey Kupperman

  • Pallas Renatus

  • Patrick Dunn

  • Rokhl Kafrissen

  • Rufus Opus

  • Vincent Huckle (Elufán Deí)

Profoundly heartfelt thanks for their tenacity, diligence, curiosity, and willingness to stick to the Work through thick and thin are given to:

  • Ana Victoria Esquivel

  • John Ratliff

  • Kassandra Max

  • Mustafa al-Laylah

  • Nicole Egelhoff

  • Philosophus

To all these and to all others who might one day work with, contribute to, preserve, or share the Hermetic Synaxis: may we and ours all live in wholeness and health, and may we and ours all walk in reverence and knowledge, each in our Way.