Mummification as a precursor to alchemy

[Paul Ferguson]

"The paper highlights the connections between ancient Egyptian mummification practices and the foundations of alchemy, positing that mummification serves as a precursor to alchemical theory. It discusses various perspectives, including Chinese interpretations of alchemy, and suggests that the Egyptian notions of transformation significantly influenced the development of alchemical practices. Additionally, it examines the symbolic significance of gold in relation to divinity and the religious complexities surrounding the practices of mummification."

Reflections on Egypt and Alchemy 2

By Edmund Meltzer

https://www.academia.edu/8737203/Reflect..._Alchemy_2