The authorship of The Kybalion is attributed to "Three Initiates," a pseudonym concealing its true writers. William Walker Atkinson, a key figure in the New Thought movement, is widely believed to be the primary author. Atkinson was a lawyer, merchant, publisher, and occultist, known for his contributions to American metaphysical [...] identities of the other two initiates remain unknown, and speculation surrounds their involvement. Some suggest Atkinson worked with other New Thought writers, but evidence is lacking. The use of a collective pseudonym likely aimed to present the work as a unified source of Hermetic [...] Kybalion was first published in 1908 and quickly became a cornerstone of Hermetic and esoteric philosophy. Its teachings on the seven Hermetic principles have shaped spiritual and philosophical movements. Though the authors remain a mystery, the book's influence continues to resonate in metaphysical circles today.