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Alchemy and Philosophy in the Medieval Period

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Alchemical Marriage

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Denotes the union of opposites to produce a harmonized and holistic existence, often represented through the combining of male and female symbolic substances.

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The Emerald Tablet

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A compact and cryptic piece of Hermetica reputed to contain the secret of the prima materia and its transmutation.

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Hermes Trismegistus

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Considered the father of alchemy, his philosophies formed the Hermetic tradition with an emphasis on spiritual transformation and the unity of the cosmos.

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Rubedo

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Represents the final phase in the alchemical process, associated with achieving wisdom, the integration of the Self, and the manifestation of the philosopher's stone.

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Great Work

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Represents the journey towards spiritual enlightenment and the improvement of the alchemist's soul.

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Aqua Vitae

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Represents the 'water of life', a universal solvent in alchemy, believed to be capable of dissolving any other substance, including gold.

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Albedo

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Represents purification and the second phase in the alchemical process where the material begins to reflect spiritual light.

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Prima Materia

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Symbolizes the original substance, chaos, or raw material from which all creation emerges and the alchemist must work with.

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Philosopher's Stone

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Symbolizes enlightenment and the ultimate stage of inner transformation, metaphorically turning base metal into spiritual gold.

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Nigredo

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Signifies the first stage of the alchemical process, often associated with decomposition, putrefaction, and an initial state of suffering that leads to spiritual growth.

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