The Riddle of Alchemy

by Paul Kiritsis

This book deals with alchemy's rich, multifaceted tradition from three perspectives - history, psychology, and nomothetic science - something rarely seen in other books on the same subject. Part I - Alchemy: Histories concerns the interdisciplinary and cross-cultural intercourse that occasioned the rich tapestry of alchemical tropes, themes, narratives, and pursuits, addressing the harmonious fusion of Hellenistic nature philosophy, Gnostic mythology,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1803416378
• ISBN13: 9781803416373
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Mantra Books
• Length: 288 Pages