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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 16th-century Swiss alchemist [[Paracelsus]] (Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim) believed in the existence of ''alkahest'', which he thought to be an undiscovered element from which all other elements were simply derivative forms. Paracelsus believed that this element was, in fact, the philosopher's stone. | The 16th-century Swiss alchemist [[Paracelsus]] (Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim) believed in the existence of ''alkahest'', which he thought to be an undiscovered element from which all other elements were simply derivative forms. Paracelsus believed that this element was, in fact, the philosopher's stone. | ||
[[File:Edward-Kelley.jpg|350px|thumb|Edward Kelley, an occultist who attempted to create the philosopher's stone]] | |||
[[Occultist]] [[Edward Kelley]] claimed to have created the philosopher's stone, but was imprisoned by Emperor Rudolf II in 1591 when he failed to produce any gold. | [[Occultist]] [[Edward Kelley]] claimed to have created the philosopher's stone, but was imprisoned by Emperor Rudolf II in 1591 when he failed to produce any gold. | ||
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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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