Hermes Bird An Alchemical Treatise

By Elias Ashmole

Book Overview

Hermes Bird An Alchemical Treatise is a book written by Elias Ashmole, a 17th-century English alchemist and antiquary. The book is an exploration of alchemy, a branch of science that seeks to transform base metals into gold and discover the philosopher's stone, a substance that was believed to grant eternal life. The title of the book refers to the hermetic bird, a symbol of alchemical transformation. The book begins with an introduction to alchemy and its history, followed by an explanation of the alchemical process and the tools and materials used in it. Ashmole then goes on to discuss the symbolism and mythology of alchemy, including the role of Hermes Trismegistus, the Greek god of alchemy, and the alchemical bird. The second part of the book is a translation of a Latin alchemical treatise, which Ashmole believed was written by Hermes Trismegistus himself. The treatise discusses the nature of the philosopher's stone and how it can be created through the alchemical process. It also includes instructions for performing various alchemical operations and experiments.Overall, Hermes Bird An Alchemical Treatise provides a fascinating insight into the world of alchemy and the beliefs and practices of its practitioners. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the occult.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Theatrum Chemicum Brittannicum, by Elias Ashmole. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802890.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417917075
• ISBN13: 9781417917075
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"