Wicca A to Z

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Gerina Dunwich. Wicca A to Z

Wicca A to Z. A Modern Witch's Encyclopedia

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The height of alchemy’s extensive popularity occured from the latter part of the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. But when the non-metallic element of oxygen and the composition of water were discovered in the early nineteenth century, the alchemical sciences were discredited and replaced by physics. Although the alchemists of old never did succeed in making true gold or discovering the elusive “philosopher’s stone” which they believed held the secret power to life immortal, their other contributions helped to pave the way for modern chemistry and medicine.

Another name for alchemy is the “spagyric art.” (The word “spagyric” derives from the Greek terms for “to tear” and “to bring together.”) Its usage can be traced back to the Gnostics of the second century A.D.; however, it is seldom, if ever, used in modern times.

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