Flamel (Nicolas Flamel)

Nicolas Flamel was a 14th-century French scribe and philanthropist, famous in history and legend as an alchemist. Alchemy is a medieval practice aiming to transform base metals into gold and discover the secret of eternal life. Although there’s little evidence he practiced these arts, myths grew around him, portraying him as a master alchemist who supposedly created wealth and achieved immortality through secret knowledge. Today, Flamel's name is associated with alchemy and mystical pursuits in popular culture, often symbolizing the search for hidden wisdom and transformation.