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[[File:Philosopher Stone.png|350px|thumb|Replica prop of the philosopher's stone as featured in ''Harry Potter''.]] | [[File:Philosopher Stone.png|350px|thumb|Replica prop [[crystal]] of the philosopher's stone as featured in ''Harry Potter''.]] | ||
The '''philosopher's stone''' is a mythic [[alchemy|alchemical substance]] capable of turning base metals such as mercury into gold or silver; it was also known as "the tincture" and "the powder." Alchemists additionally believed that it could be used to make an elixir of life which made possible rejuvenation and immortality. | The '''philosopher's stone''' is a mythic [[alchemy|alchemical substance]] capable of turning base metals such as mercury into gold or silver; it was also known as "the tincture" and "the powder." Alchemists additionally believed that it could be used to make an elixir of life which made possible rejuvenation and immortality. | ||
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The philosopher's stone has been an inspiration, plot feature, or subject of innumerable artistic works including animations, comics, films, musical compositions, novels, and video games. | The philosopher's stone has been an inspiration, plot feature, or subject of innumerable artistic works including animations, comics, films, musical compositions, novels, and video games. | ||
* ''[[As Above, So Below]]'' | |||
* ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' | * ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' | ||
* ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' | * ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' | ||
* ''The Flash'' | * ''The Flash'' | ||
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