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Elixir of life
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The elixir of life, also known as elixir of immortality, is a potion that supposedly grants the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youth. This elixir was also said to cure all diseases. Alchemists in
The mythological White Hare from Chinese mythology, brewing the elixir of life on the Moon
The mythological White Hare from Chinese mythology, brewing the elixir of life on the Moon
Xu Fu's first expedition to the Mount of the immortals. By Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
Xu Fu's first expedition to the Mount of the immortals. By Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
Mohini, the female form of Vishnu, holding the pot of amrita, which she distributes amongst all the devas, leaving the asuras without it. Darasuram, T
Mohini, the female form of Vishnu, holding the pot of amrita, which she distributes amongst all the devas, leaving the asuras without it. Darasuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Dell' elixir vitae, 1624
Dell' elixir vitae, 1624
Alchemy
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Alchemy is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practised in China, India, the Muslim world, and Europe. In its Western form, al
Elixir of life
…elixir of immortality, is a potion that supposedly grants the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youth. This elixir was also said to cure all diseases. Alchemists in various ages and cultures sought the means of formulating the elixir. An early mention of an elixir of life is found in the Epic of Gilgamesh (from…
15th century depiction of an Ouroboros from the alchemical treatise Aurora consurgens (Zurich, Rheinau 172).
15th century depiction of an Ouroboros from the alchemical treatise Aurora consurgens (Zurich, Rheinau 172).
Ambix, cucurbit and retort of Zosimos (man. Paris, Grec 2327).
Ambix, cucurbit and retort of Zosimos (man. Paris, Grec 2327).
15th-century artistic impression of Jabir ibn Hayyan (Geber), Codici Ashburnhamiani 1166, Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana, Florence
15th-century artistic impression of Jabir ibn Hayyan (Geber), Codici Ashburnhamiani 1166, Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana, Florence
"An illuminated page from a book on alchemical processes and receipts", ca. 15th century. Welcome Collection ref: MS.446
"An illuminated page from a book on alchemical processes and receipts", ca. 15th century. Welcome Collection ref: MS.446