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elixir of life
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historical alchemy
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Historical alchemy culture focused on the belief in the elixir of life, a legendary potion granting eternal life or youth.
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gold
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historical alchemy
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Historical alchemy viewed gold as having magical properties and the key to immortality.
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mercury
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historical alchemy
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Mercury in historical alchemy was considered the First Matter and believed to be the key to the philosopher's stone.
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philosopher's stone
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historical alchemy
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The philosopher's stone was a legendary alchemical substance sought after for its ability to grant immortality and create the philosopher's stone in historical alchemy.
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