The Earliest Alchemical Signs And Symbols

By F. Sherwood Taylor

Book Overview

The Earliest Alchemical Signs and Symbols by F. Sherwood Taylor is a comprehensive guide to the origins and development of alchemical symbols and their meanings. The book covers the earliest known alchemical texts and illustrations, including those from ancient Egypt, Greece, and China, and explores the evolution of alchemical symbolism over time. The author provides detailed explanations of the most important alchemical symbols, such as the sun, moon, and planets, as well as more obscure symbols like the serpent, dragon, and phoenix. He also discusses the use of colors and numbers in alchemy and how they relate to the symbols. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of alchemical texts and artifacts, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of alchemy or the symbolism used in this ancient practice. Overall, The Earliest Alchemical Signs and Symbols is a fascinating exploration of the origins and meanings of alchemical symbols that will appeal to scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the esoteric traditions of the past.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Alchemists, Founders of Modern Chemistry, by F. Sherwood Taylor. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459002X.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: 1417924195
• ISBN13: 9781417924196
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"