"Although he rejected alchemy, famously describing alchemists as ignorant and misguided, his advancements in distillation had significant alchemical influence, particularly inspiring later figures like John of Rupecissa."
"Unlike most other studies of alchemy and literature, which focus on alchemical imagery in poetry of specific periods or writers, this book traces the figure of the alchemist in Western literature from its first appearance in the Eighth Circle of Dante's Inferno down to the present."
"In Indo-Tibetan alchemy, we have a single fundamental creative process and its associated energies which can be realised or accessed in a variety of ways by humans who acquire the requisite skills."
Женщины, оставившие заметный след в истории химии от древнейших времен до начала XX века
С.И.РОГОЖНИКОВ,
к.х.н., доцент Пермского государственного университета
(Women who left a significant mark in the history of chemistry from ancient times to the beginning of XX century, S.I.ROGOZHNIKOV, Associate Professor, Perm State University).
"Svarog holds a significant place in Slavic mythology as the god of fire and the forge. Revered as a celestial blacksmith, he embodies the essential duality of creation and transformation. This article aims to delve into the alchemical aspects of Svarog, exploring how his influence transcends the mythological realm and permeates the lives of those who embrace his teachings."
"The Art card, known as Temperance in traditional decks, embodies the sacred process of alchemy—melding opposites into a unified whole. Unlike mere moderation, this is an active transformation where raw forces are refined into something greater. Traditionally depicted as an angel or an alchemist pouring liquid between vessels, the card illustrates the fusion of fire and water, passion and wisdom, chaos and order. One foot on land and one in water signifies the fluid dance between the material and spiritual realms, while the distant path toward the rising sun symbolizes the journey toward enlightenment."
"The town of Muggia's medieval center is adorned with cryptic symbols often linked to alchemy and the legendary Templar order. These enigmatic elements remain an unsolved puzzle."
