Category: Alchemy

Philosopher’s Stone 2

WHAT COULD THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE BE?

I quickly realized how broad the general interpretation of the Philosopher’s Stone was. To some, including the authors of novels like Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (or Sorcerer’s Stone in some countries), the term denotes a magical stone. Yet, in some alchemical texts it is a metaphor for turning lead into gold. For others, it is a device linked to everlasting youth. Read more…