Filius

Synopsis

When a magus (henceforth called parens, fem. "mater") takes a Gifted apprentice, opens his Arts, teaches him Hermetic Magic, and confirms him into the Order of Hermes, this individual is called his filius (fem. filia). Until he has taken the Hermetic Oath, a filius is merely the apprentice of his master. It is only after his confirmation that he becomes a filius.

Miscellanea

The Code of Hermes specifically covers the parens-filius-relationship through various sections.

In Latin, filius means "son". The filius is the Hermetic son of his Hermetic father.

References

• ArM5, p. 8.
• Houses of Hermes: True Lineages, p. 52-53.

Legacy Page

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