A Dictionary of Alchemy

Diana Fernando

• 01 mei 2003
• 9781843336181

Samenvatting:

In the last few years, there has been a revival of interest in the alchemy, and it's mixture of ancient wisdom and novel experimentation. Neither a science nor a philosophy, alchemy has been the subject of controversy and fascination for centuries. Containing over 500 entries, this comprehensive illustrated dictionary is a veritable Pandora's box of information, written with an earthy sense of humour, but always retaining the exuberance of the early practitioners of the art. As a practising alchemist and linguist, Diana Fernando has been able to return to original sources and re-interpret their meanings. In particular, she has drawn on many Arabic and Kabbalistic manuscripts to provide an original viewpoint. The strong and important visual aspect is maintained by the author's skilful artistry in over 160 illustrations created especially for this book, taking her inspiration from the great symbols and emblems of every aspect of the alchemical phenomenon.