The Forge and the Crucible: The Origins and Structure of Alchemy by Mircea Eliade

The Forge and the Crucible: The Origins and Structure of Alchemy

Mircea Eliade

238 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

nonfiction history religion challenging informative slow-paced
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Primitive man's discovery of the ability to change matter from one state to another brought about a profound change in spiritual behavior. In The Forge and the Crucible, Mircea Eliade follows the ritualistic adventures of these ancient societies, ...

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