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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. | The Philosophist's stone is believed to have first been described on the [[Emerald Tablet]]. | ||
== Legend and Symbolism == | == Legend and Symbolism == | ||
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While the allure of the Philosopher's Stone captivated many throughout history, the actual substance identified as Lapis Philosophorum was ultimately proven to be without the miraculous properties ascribed to it. The substance, often concocted through complex and obscure alchemical processes, was found to lack the ability to effect genuine transmutation or bestow longevity. | While the allure of the Philosopher's Stone captivated many throughout history, the actual substance identified as Lapis Philosophorum was ultimately proven to be without the miraculous properties ascribed to it. The substance, often concocted through complex and obscure alchemical processes, was found to lack the ability to effect genuine transmutation or bestow longevity. | ||
While Lapis Philosophorum is capable of seeming transform metal, | While Lapis Philosophorum is capable of seeming transform metal, it merely changes the appearance of the metal, making it look like gold. While this can be used to create a decorative effect, it is typically considered too laborious. | ||
The perceived effect of longevity and preserved youth is actually the result of the hallucigenic and narcotic properties of the so-called "[[Elixir of Life]]", which is essentially an electuary of Lapis Philosophorum, crushed and ground into powder. However, the powder itself has no actual impact, the "Elixir of Life" would cause the same effects without it. | The perceived effect of longevity and preserved youth is actually the result of the hallucigenic and narcotic properties of the so-called "[[Elixir of Life]]", which is essentially an electuary of Lapis Philosophorum, crushed and ground into powder. However, the powder itself has no actual impact, the "Elixir of Life" would cause the same effects without it. | ||
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* '''Albertus Magnus''': A polymath and saint, whose works in alchemy also hinted at the pursuit of the Stone, though his approach was more philosophical than practical. | * '''Albertus Magnus''': A polymath and saint, whose works in alchemy also hinted at the pursuit of the Stone, though his approach was more philosophical than practical. | ||
* '''Paracelsus:''' A Swiss physician and alchemist, who emphasized the importance of nature and the body's ability to heal itself, possibly utilizing principles akin to the Philosopher's Stone in his medical theories. | * '''Paracelsus:''' A Swiss physician and alchemist, who emphasized the importance of nature and the body's ability to heal itself, possibly utilizing principles akin to the Philosopher's Stone in his medical theories. | ||
== Trivia == | |||
* Lapis Philosophorum is used to create Midas Mixture, which is, in turn, used to give [[Thaler]] coins a golden appearance. | |||