Esotericism in Border Towns: the Case of Sibiu

(Hermannstadt) in the 16th to 18th centuries

Jo HedesanUniversity of Exeter

03/07/09

Sibiu (Hermannstadt, Nagyszeben)

Transylvania

Sibiu (Hermannstadt) in 17th century

ALCHEMY in SIBIU

Conrad Haas’ Rockets

Melchior Cibinensis

Nicolaus Olahus

Alchemical Symbolism in Sibiu

Ouroboros (Peter Haller)

Pelican (Johann Roth)

Unicorn (Johannes Lulay)

Phoenix (Simon Miles)

RENAISSANCE ESOTERICISM in SIBIU

Peter Haller von Hallerstein

Peter Haller’s House

Peter Haller’s House – Front Portal

Haller House - Detail

Luminary (“Eye”)

Peter Haller’s Coat of Arms

Valentin Franck von Franckenstein

FREEMASONRY in SIBIU

The Emperor of Romans Hotel

Meeting Place of Sibiu Masons (18th century)

Samuel von Brukenthal

Brukenthal Palace

Samuel Hahnemann

Hahnemann Plaque

AS CONCLUSIONS

Thanks

• Prof. Dr. Pavel Chirila; Brukenthal Museum: Dr. Constantin Ittu, Ms. Ana Mesaros, PR Staff; Emperor of Romans Hotel: Dir. Alexandru Boc & the Staff; Astra Library: Ms. Emilia Hirbea