Outline of alchemy

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to alchemy:

Alchemy – A philosophical tradition recognized as protoscience, that includes the application of Hermetic principles, and practices related to mythology, religion, and spirituality.

Contents

Concepts

Symbolism

Alchemical symbol consists of:

1. Glyphs

2. Imagery

3. Visual Symbolism

Processes

Magnum opus – great work of alchemy consisting of:

Alchemists also engaged in practical and symbolic processes including:

Alchemists

The most influential names in the history of alchemy include:

Alchemical texts

Journals

Branches and related philosophies

Alchemy developed dependent on a number of influences and experienced regional and period-specific variations.

Influences

Branches

Organizations

Related

Substances of the alchemists

Scientific connections

Apparatus

Stills

Vessels

Heating devices

External links