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

Mircea Eliade

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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, adventures rooted in the people's awareness of an awesome new power.

The new edition of The Forge and the Crucible contains an updated appendix, in which Eliade lists works on Chinese alchemy published in the past few years. He also discusses the importance of alchemy in Newton's scientific evolution.

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Edition:: 2nd Edition

Language:: eng

ISBN10:: 0226203905

ISBN13:: 9780226203904

kindle Asin:: B0922LJPLF

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

Mircea Eliade

4.16/5 (476 ratings)

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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, adventures rooted in the people's awareness of an awesome new power.

The new edition of The Forge and the Crucible contains an updated appendix, in which Eliade lists works on Chinese alchemy published in the past few years. He also discusses the importance of alchemy in Newton's scientific evolution.

Format:

Pages:: pages

Publication:

Publisher:

Edition:: 2nd Edition

Language:: eng

ISBN10:: 0226203905

ISBN13:: 9780226203904

kindle Asin:: B0922LJPLF

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