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'''Alchemy''' is a precursor to [[chemistry]]. Its study is as much [[magic]] as it is [[science]]. Alchemists sought to combine compounds in order to produce [[gold]]. Unbeknownst to alchemists at the time, gold is an [[element]], and therefore cannot be produced by combining any other elements.
'''Alchemy''' is a precursor to [[chemistry]]. It is well known that the quest for the philosphers stone is as much a spirtual quest as it was scientific. Unbeknownst to alchemists at the time, gold is an [[element]], and therefore cannot be produced by combining any other elements.
=== Symbolism of alchemy ===
The symbolism of alchemy is rich and employs many western and eastern traditions. Some of the important symbols of alchemy are Solomons seal, the hermaphrodite, and the four Elements of wind, fire, earth and, water.
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