Add comprehensive hero section and detailed source references

app.py

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         gr.Markdown("""
         # 🏛️ HERMES - Hellenistic Ephemeris Research & MCP Educational System
-        
+
         **Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern AI**
-        
-        Research assistant for traditional Hellenistic astrology combining classical texts 
-        (Valens, Ptolemy, Dorotheus) with modern AI agents and MCP architecture.
-        
-        Built for the MCP 1st Birthday Hackathon using OpenAI, Anthropic, ElevenLabs, and Modal.
+
+        An interactive research and teaching tool for traditional Hellenistic astrology, combining 2000-year-old techniques
+        from ancient Greek and Roman astrologers with modern AI agents and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
+
+        ## ✨ What You Can Do Here:
+
+        ### 📊 Chart Calculations
+        - **Essential Dignities** - Assess planetary strength through domicile, exaltation, and triplicity
+        - **Traditional Lots** - Calculate the Lots of Fortune and Spirit with proper sect consideration
+        - **Egyptian Bounds** - Determine bound (term) rulers for refined dignity assessment
+        - **Decans (Faces)** - Find decan rulers following the Chaldean order
+
+        ### ⏱️ Time-Lord Techniques
+        - **Annual Profections** - Discover your Lord of the Year for any age
+        - **Zodiacal Releasing** - Explore major life periods from Vettius Valens' system
+
+        ### 🎓 Learn Traditional Astrology
+        - **Voice Teaching** - AI-powered explanations of Hellenistic techniques
+        - **Source Research** - Educational content citing ancient texts
+        - **Study Resources** - Curated books, courses, and free learning materials
+
+        ### 🏛️ Built on Ancient Foundations
+        All techniques are drawn from authentic Hellenistic sources (1st-7th century CE),
+        not modern psychological astrology. We preserve the traditional methods exactly as
+        taught by Valens, Ptolemy, and Dorotheus.
+
+        ---
+
+        **Built for the MCP 1st Birthday Hackathon** | Powered by OpenAI, Anthropic, ElevenLabs & Modal
         """)
         
         with gr.Tab("📊 Chart Analysis"):
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             - **Robert Schmidt** - Project Hindsight founder, translator of ancient texts
 
             Special thanks to Chris Brennan for preserving and teaching these ancient techniques to modern practitioners.
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+
             ---
-            
-            *Note: This is Phase 1 of development. Full MCP integration, voice agents, 
-            and advanced chart calculations coming in subsequent phases.*
+
+            ## 📚 Primary Ancient Sources
+
+            All techniques in HERMES are based on authentic ancient texts:
+
+            ### Hellenistic Era (1st-7th century CE)
+            - **Vettius Valens** (*Anthology*, 2nd century CE) - Our primary source for profections, zodiacal releasing, and lots
+            - **Claudius Ptolemy** (*Tetrabiblos*, 2nd century CE) - Theoretical foundations of essential dignities and sect
+            - **Dorotheus of Sidon** (*Carmen Astrologicum*, 1st century CE) - Early treatment of time-lord techniques
+            - **Paulus Alexandrinus** (*Introductory Matters*, 4th century CE) - Teaching manual with profections
+            - **Firmicus Maternus** (*Mathesis*, 4th century CE) - Late Hellenistic synthesis
+            - **Rhetorius of Egypt** (6th-7th century CE) - Compilation and commentary on earlier authors
+
+            ### Modern Translations & Commentary
+            - **Robert Schmidt** - Project Hindsight translations from Greek and Latin
+            - **Chris Brennan** - *Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune* (2017) - Comprehensive modern synthesis
+            - **Demetra George** - *Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice* (2019) - Practical application guide
+
+            ### Technique Sources
+            - **Domicile, Exaltation, Triplicity** → Ptolemy (*Tetrabiblos* I.17-21), Valens (*Anthology* passim)
+            - **Egyptian Bounds** → Preserved in Valens and Paulus (distinct from Ptolemy's system)
+            - **Decans (Faces)** → Attributed to Egyptian sources, preserved by Hellenistic authors
+            - **Lots (Fortune, Spirit)** → Valens (*Anthology* III, IV), Paulus (*Introductory Matters*)
+            - **Annual Profections** → Valens (*Anthology* IV), Paulus (*Introductory Matters* 23)
+            - **Zodiacal Releasing** → Valens (*Anthology* IV.4-11) - detailed treatment of "Loosing of the Bond"
+            - **Sect Theory** → Valens (*Anthology* III.2), Ptolemy (*Tetrabiblos* III.2)
+
+            ### Why These Sources Matter
+            Unlike modern psychological astrology, Hellenistic astrology is a **reconstructed tradition** based on
+            ancient texts that were lost for centuries. Thanks to Project Hindsight (1990s-2000s) and modern scholars,
+            we can now practice astrology as the Greeks and Romans did - with time-lord techniques, essential dignities,
+            and a focus on prediction rather than personality.
+
+            HERMES aims to make these authentic ancient techniques accessible through modern AI technology.
+
+            ---
+
+            *Built with ❤️ for traditional astrology and the MCP Birthday Hackathon*
+
+            *"The stars incline, they do not compel" - Traditional maxim*
             """)
     
     return demo