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Alchemy and Philosophy in the Medieval Period
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Alchemical Marriage
Denotes the union of opposites to produce a harmonized and holistic existence, often represented through the combining of male and female symbolic substances.
The Emerald Tablet
A compact and cryptic piece of Hermetica reputed to contain the secret of the prima materia and its transmutation.
Hermes Trismegistus
Considered the father of alchemy, his philosophies formed the Hermetic tradition with an emphasis on spiritual transformation and the unity of the cosmos.
Rubedo
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.
Great Work
Represents the journey towards spiritual enlightenment and the improvement of the alchemist's soul.
Aqua Vitae
Represents the 'water of life', a universal solvent in alchemy, believed to be capable of dissolving any other substance, including gold.
Albedo
Represents purification and the second phase in the alchemical process where the material begins to reflect spiritual light.
Prima Materia
Symbolizes the original substance, chaos, or raw material from which all creation emerges and the alchemist must work with.
Philosopher's Stone
Symbolizes enlightenment and the ultimate stage of inner transformation, metaphorically turning base metal into spiritual gold.
Nigredo
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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