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ALCHEMY

ALCHEMY. Jelena Breedlove. Forms of word. a lchemy - /ˈ ælkəmi /-type of science and p hilosophy alchemies - / ˈ ælkəmis / - plural alchemic / ælˈkɛmɪk / - person that practices alchemy. Alchemy practiced in: . Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Persia Hellenic Greece

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ALCHEMY

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  1. ALCHEMY Jelena Breedlove

  2. Forms of word • alchemy - /ˈælkəmi/-type of science andphilosophy • alchemies - /ˈælkəmis/-plural • alchemic /ælˈkɛmɪk/ - person that practices alchemy

  3. Alchemy practiced in: • Mesopotamia • Ancient Egypt • Persia • Hellenic Greece • Arabic World 8th century • China 3rd century • India • Myanmar • Korea • Europa 12th century

  4. Believed to have: • Philosopher’s Stone – a substance that transmute base metals into gold • Panacea – elixir for life and eternal youth • Cure for all diseases

  5. alchemists wrote: Symbolic Language Cryptic Language

  6. MUTUS LIBER • Wordless book published 1702 in France • Using 15 symbols and illustrations • Showing method of manufacturing Philosopher's Stone • Anonymous writer, believed to be Isaac Baulot

  7. Alchemy elements • Earth • Water • Air • Fire

  8. Chemistry now • 112 chemical elements

  9. Alchemy responsible for • Beakers • Crucibles • Filters • Stirring rods • Mercury • Sulfur • Arsenic

  10. Today’s belief

  11. Interesting Fact • Novel by Paulo Coelho, published 1988, translated into 56 languages • Story about Personal Legend that is something you always wanted to accomplish and “when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." • The alchemist states: "Those who don't understand their personal legends will fail to comprehend its teachings."

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