
Alchemy texts
Alchemy texts are ancient writings that explore the early ideas of transforming materials, especially turning base metals into noble metals like gold, and discovering the "elixir of life." They combine practical experiments with spiritual symbolism, emphasizing purification, transformation, and enlightenment. While historically focused on chemical processes, they also represent a quest for inner growth and self-realization. These texts often use metaphorical language, blending science and mysticism, and laid the groundwork for modern chemistry and philosophical understanding of transformation.