Sylvia RoseSep 86 min readAlmadén Mines: Ancient Mercury ExtractionThe Almadén Mines in central Spain have an infamous past driven by profit and greed. The deadly history of ancient Almadén revolves...
Sylvia RoseSep 23 min readSulfur-Mercury Theory: Alchemical PhilosophyThe Sulfur-Mercury theory, an ancient cornerstone of alchemical thought, exemplifies the duality inherent in alchemy. The relationship...
Sylvia RoseAug 303 min readAncient Greek Discovery & Use of MercuryThe ancient Greeks are celebrated for their contributions to various fields such as philosophy, mathematics, and medicine. Among their...
Sylvia RoseAug 304 min readMercurius: Mystical Essence of AlchemyMercurius among the most important figures of the alchemical storybook A vast array of symbols and archetypes populate the path to...
Sylvia RoseJul 193 min readAzoth: Divine Substance of AlchemyAzoth emerges from the mystical world of alchemy. It represents a universal panacea or potent solvent sought by alchemists for...
Sylvia RoseJul 164 min readAlchemy: Mercurius & the DragonThe Dragon is a powerful symbol in alchemy. Dragon is one of many names for the prima materia or Philosopher's Stone in the West. In...
Sylvia RoseOct 16, 20235 min readMercury: Miracle Metal of MadnessMercury is the only metal to be liquid at room temperature, giving it magic and mystical properties, and the name quicksilver. This...