Alchemy Alchemy Aether (also spelled ether) is a concept, historically, used in science (as a medium) and in philosophy (as a substance). The aether was believed to be the substance which filled all of space. Aristotle included it as a fifth element on the principle that nature abhorred a vacuum. Aether was also called quintessence (from quinta essentia, "fifth element"). ...more on Wikipedia about "Aether (classical element)"
Air is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science. Air is considered to be both hot and wet, and according to Plato is associated with the octahedron. It is associated with many other concepts, including the sword suit in the tarot. ...more on Wikipedia about "Air (classical element)"
The four alchemical elements are Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Traditionally the elements are thought of as representing physical substances, and the discussion can end there, but in the larger consideration of Philosophical Alchemy, there is an entirely different category of thought. ...more on Wikipedia about "Alchemical elements"
Alchemical symbols, originally devised as part of the protoscience of alchemy, were used to denote some elements and some compounds until the 18th century. Note that while notation like this was mostly standardized, style and symbol varied between alchemists, so this page lists the most common. ...more on Wikipedia about "Alchemical symbol"
Alchemy is an early protoscientific and philosophical discipline combining the elements of chemistry, metallurgy, physics, medicine, astrology, semiotics, mysticism, and art. Alchemy has been practiced in ancient Egypt, India, and China, in Classical Greece and Rome, in the Islamic empire, and then in Europe up to the 19th century — in a complex network of schools and philosophical systems spanning at least 2500 years. ...more on Wikipedia about "Alchemy"
Alkahest (or alcahest) is a hypothetical universal solvent, having the power to dissolve every other substance, including gold. It was much sought after by alchemists for its invaluable medicinal qualities. The name is believed to have been invented by Paracelsus (1493–1541), who modelled it on similar words taken from Arabic, such as ‘ alkali’. Paracelsus' own recipe was based on caustic lime, alcohol, and carbonate of potash. ...more on Wikipedia about "Alkahest"
Aqua sortis, in alchemy, is a corrosive liquor made of saltpeter, serving as a solvent for dissolving silver and all other metals except gold. Aqua sortis was prepared by mixing either sand, alum, or vitriol, or the last two together, with saltpeter, then distilling it by a hot fire. The gas collected from this condenses into aqua sortis. Aqua sortis is commonly held to have been invented about the year 1300, though others will have it to been known in the time of Moses. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aqua sortis"
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Arcanum corallinum, in alchemy, is a preparation of red precipitate, made by distilling it with spirit of nitre, and repeating the distillation again and again, till a red powder is produced. This powder is then boiled in water, and the water poured off, and tartarized spirit of wine put to the powder. Two or three redistillations are made, creating a powder that was used for treating gout, dropsy, scurvy, etc. It operates chiefly by stool. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arcanum corallinum"
Arcanum duplicatum ( potassium sulfate), also known as panacea duplicata, in pre-modern medicine, is a preparation of the caput mortuum, or the remaining residue from distillation or sublimation, of aqua sortis, by dissolving it in hot water, filtering, and evaporating it to a cuticle. It is then left to shoot. It was used as a diuretic and sudorific. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arcanum duplicatum"
Arcanum joviale, in pre-modern medicine, is a preparation made of an amalgama of mercury and tin, digested in spirit of nitre. The nitre being drawn off, the remaining matter is wetted with spirit of wine, and the spirit burnt away. This is repeated several times till the pungent taste is gone. What remains was used much with the same intentions as antihecticum poterii, and was recommended by some as a sudorific. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arcanum joviale"
Archeus, or archaeus, is a term used generally to refer to the vital force which presides over the growth and continuation of all living beings. It was the anima mundi or 'plastic power' of the old philosophers. Alternatively, it was referred to as 'The Soul of the Earth' and an 'ancient or primeval beginning'. The term was first used by Valentine, and later by Paracelsus and van Helmont. ...more on Wikipedia about "Archeus"
Ardent spirits ( ethyl alcohol), in alchemy, are those liquors obtained after repeated distillations from fermented vegetables. They are thus called because they will take fire and burn. Examples include brandy, spirits of wine, etc. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ardent spirit"
Alchemy in the Western World and other locations where it was widely practiced was (and in many cases still is) closely allied and intertwined with traditional Babylonian-Greek style astrology; in numerous ways they were built to complement each other in the search for hidden knowledge. Traditionally, each of the seven planets in the solar system as known to the ancients was associated with, held dominion over, and ruled a certain metal. ...more on Wikipedia about "Astrology and alchemy"
(Astrology and the classical elements) * Fire -- 1 - Aries; 5 - Leo; 9 - Sagittarius ...more on Wikipedia about "Astrology and the classical elements" Tell your friends about www.shortopedia.com Alchemy
Dating from the 15th century, the Manuscripts of the Aurora consurgens are sometimes attributed to Thomas Aquinas. Unusually, the manuscript contains 38 fine watercolour drawings. Illuminated versions of Aurora consurgens can be found in: ...more on Wikipedia about "Aurora consurgens"
Azoth was considered to be a 'universal medicine' or 'universal solvent' sought in alchemy, its symbol was the Caduceus and so the term, which being originally a term for an occult formula sought by alchemists much like the philosopher's stone, became a poetic word for the element Mercury. ...more on Wikipedia about "Azoth"
Bain-marie or Mary's bath is a method utilised in industry ( phamaceutical, cosmetics, conserves, etc.), chemical laboratories and in the kitchen to slowly warm or convey uniform temperature to a liquid or solid substance, by submerging the container into a larger one with boiling or near boiling water. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bain-marie"
In demonology Berith is a Great Duke of Hell, powerful and terrible, and has twenty-six legions of demons under his command. He tells things of the past, present and future with true answers; he can also turn all metals into gold, give dignities to men and confirm them. He speaks with a clear and subtle voice, and according to some authors he is a big liar when not answering questions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Berith"
Caput Mortuum is a Latin term meaning 'death's head'. In alchemy, it signified a useless substance left over from a chemical operation such as sublimation. Alchemists represented this residue with a stylized human skull, a literal death's head. In its current limited usage, the caput mortuum represents decline and entropy. ...more on Wikipedia about "Caput Mortuum"
Christian Rosenkreuz ( 1378 - 1484) is the possibly legendary founder of the Rosicrucian Order. The first anonymous public document on the Rosicrucian Order is the Fama Fraternitatis Rosae Crucis which appeared in 1614 in Kassel ( Germany) followed in 1615 by the Confessio Fraternitatis (issued with Fama (...)). In 1616 appears the Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz in Strasbourg (annexed by France in 1861) which introduces for the first time the name Christian Rosenkreutz. ...more on Wikipedia about "Christian Rosenkreuz"
The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz (Chymische Hochzeit Christiani Rosencreutz anno 1459), ISBN 0933999356, was edited in 1616 in Strasbourg (annexed by France in 1681), and its anonymous authorship is attributed to Johann Valentin Andreae. It is the third of the original manifestos of the mysterious "Fraternity of the Rose Cross" ( Rosicrucians). ...more on Wikipedia about "Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz" shortopedia, the smart choice.
The circle with a point at its centre (☉) is a symbol featuring a circle with the middle marked with a dot. ...more on Wikipedia about "Circled dot"
Many ancient philosophies use a set of archetypal classical elements to explain patterns in nature. The Greek version of these ideas, which dates from pre-Socratic times, persisted throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, deeply influencing European thought and culture; but the concept is far older in the Far East, and was widely disseminated in India and China, where it forms the basis of both Buddhism and Hinduism, particularly in an esoteric context. ...more on Wikipedia about "Classical element"
The Confessio Fraternitatis (Confessio oder Bekenntnis der Societät und Bruderschaft Rosenkreuz), or simply The Confessio, printed in Kassel ( Germany) in 1615, is the second anonymous manifestos, of a trio of Rosicrucian pamphlets, declaring the existence of a secret brotherhood of alchemists and sages who were thought to be preparing to transform the political and intellectual landscape of Europe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Confessio Fraternitatis"
Earth is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science. Earth is considered to be both cold and dry, and according to Plato is associated with the cube. ...more on Wikipedia about "Earth (classical element)" Simply http://www.shortopedia.com!
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