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[[File:Lapis philosophorum.jpg|thumb|Lapis Philosophorum in a glass jar]] | [[File:Lapis philosophorum.jpg|thumb|Lapis Philosophorum in a glass jar]] | ||
The Philosopher's Stone, also known as Lapis Philosophorum, stands as one of the most enigmatic and coveted objectives in the realms of alchemy and metaphysical science. This legendary substance is believed to hold the remarkable power to transmute base metals into noble ones, such as turning lead into gold. Beyond its alchemical prowess, the Philosopher's Stone is also thought to grant the secrets of eternal youth and prolonged life, making it a symbol of ultimate knowledge and enlightenment in the alchemical tradition. | The Philosopher's Stone, also known as Lapis Philosophorum, stands as one of the most enigmatic and coveted objectives in the realms of alchemy and metaphysical science. This legendary substance is believed to hold the remarkable power to transmute base metals into noble ones, such as turning lead into gold. Beyond its alchemical prowess, the Philosopher's Stone is also thought to grant the secrets of eternal youth and prolonged life, making it a symbol of ultimate knowledge and enlightenment in the alchemical tradition. | ||
The Philosophist's stone is believed to have first been described on the Emerald Tablet. | |||
== Legend and Symbolism == | == Legend and Symbolism == | ||