Outline of alchemy

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to alchemy:

Alchemy A philosophical tradition recognized as protoscience, that includes the application of Hermetic principles, and practices related to mythology, religion, and spirituality.

Branches

Influences

Influences upon alchemy alchemy developed dependent on a number of influences and experienced regional and period-specific variations:

Concepts

Mandala from the Musaeum Hermeticum incorporating the septenary, four elements, tria prima, and hieros gamos.

Processes

Magnum opus great work of alchemy consisting of:

Alchemists also engaged in practical and symbolic processes including:

Symbolism

Mandala illustrating key alchemical concepts, symbols, and processes. From Spiegel der Kunst und Natur.

Alchemical symbol 1. Glyphs

2. Imagery

3. Visual Symbolism

Scientific connections

Alchemical apparatus. (Carlo Lancillotti, 1681.)

Substances of the alchemists

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Apparatus

Stills

Vessels

Heating devices

Alchemy organizations

Alchemical texts

Journals

Alchemists

Hermes Trismegistus traditionally credited as the author of the Hermetica and legendary founder of Western alchemy. (Maier, 1617)
Main article: List of alchemists

The most influential names in the history of alchemy include:

See also

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