Avicennian Natural Philosophy and the Alchemical Theory of al-Ṭughrāʾī in Ḥaqāʾiq al-istishhād

By Takatomo INOUE

"This thesis aims at clarifying how alchemists and non-alchemists studied and discussed alchemy in medieval Islam. In order to attain this objective, we first review and reinterpret the accomplishments of Muslim and pre-Islamic alchemists, as well as multiple types of classification of alchemy by nonalchemist authors. Also, we examine in detail non-alchemists' theoretical discussions of alchemy, which had a large influence on the development of alchemy in medieval Islam, as well as discussions by alchemists. Finally, in order to clarify both stances, we investigate al-Ṭughrāʾī's Ḥaqāʾiq al-istishhād, which compares alchemists' theoretical foundation concerning alchemical theories with that of nonalchemists."

https://www.academia.edu/144916919/Avice...shh%C4%81d

"Unicorns, with their spiral horns and shimmering manes, defy biological norms, making their anatomy a blend of equine and fantastical elements. To estimate their nail count accurately, one must first understand the mythical structure that governs their form. Unlike horses, whose hooves are a single toe encased in keratin, unicorns are often depicted with cloven or multi-toed limbs in medieval bestiaries. This divergence suggests a hoof structure closer to deer or goats, which could imply an even number of nails per limb. However, artistic interpretations vary, with some portraying unicorns as having a single, unbroken hoof like a horse. This inconsistency highlights the need to anchor estimates in both mythical tradition and biological plausibility."

https://nailicy.com/article/how-many-nai...ect-answer

"In the new book, Saeris has been crowned Queen of the Blood Court, but she needs Fisher's help to save the realm."

https://people.com/brimstone-callie-hart...e-11849684

https://ursummary.com/brimstone-summary-...llie-hart/

"The King in Yellow is a book of short stories by American writer Robert W. Chambers, first published by F. Tennyson Neely in 1895. The British first edition was published by Chatto & Windus in 1895 (316 pages). The book contains nine short stories and a sequence of poems; while the first stories belong to the genres of supernatural horror and weird fiction, The King in Yellow progressively transitions towards a more light-hearted tone, ending with romantic stories devoid of horror or supernatural elements. The horror stories are highly esteemed, and it has been described by critics such as E. F. Bleiler, S. T. Joshi, and T. E. D. Klein as a classic in the field of the supernatural."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_in_Yellow

""The Mask" is a short story in four parts published by Robert W. Chambers in his 1895 collection The King in Yellow. The story involves the themes of fantasy and alchemy, as well as art, love, and uncanny science, and contains the motifs of the King in Yellow. The main fantasy element in the story is a mysterious solution capable of turning living beings into marble sculptures."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mask_(...ort_story)

Free downloads here:

https://archive.org/search?query=%22the+...+yellow%22

Kickstarter for Collector's Edition here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obs...gory_id=47

A richly illustrated exploration of alchemy’s spiritual, philosophical, and scientific legacy across cultures from antiquity to modern times.

https://www.amazon.com/History-Alchemy-I...9189882695

In Czech.

"Twelve-year-old Ariana (Magdalena Müller) has been plagued by misfortune since childhood. Alone in the world with an extraordinary gift for magic, she ends up in an orphanage, where she has to endure much abuse from the other children and bullying from the teachers. Yet all the little girl wants is to find a home and discover who her parents were. Her life is suddenly turned upside down when she is sought out by the old alchemist Archivald (Roman Zach). He offers her the opportunity to enter the school of alchemists, where she finds not only her dream home, but also inseparable friends."

Screening:

https://goout.net/en/alchemist-academy/szxmpdy/

Trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnjmHiXiQ5M

"Lady's Mantle, with its unusual serrated rosette-shaped leaves with nine fringes, is very reminiscent of a woman's medieval cloak. Almost completely forgotten, this magical plant, a lovely symbol of medieval women's medicine, is gaining deserved attention again today. The leaves are known for collecting dewdrops, which ancient alchemists used to try to make the mythical magic stone and the “Elixir of Youth”. Culpepper, a 17th-century English herbalist, considered it indispensable for treating women's diseases."

https://cydonia.ba/ladys-mantle-alchemilla-vulgaris/

"Lisa M. Lilly shares how Prague captured her imagination, weaving the city’s gothic romance and ancient legends into her latest detective novel. From the astronomical clock that’s been marking time since 1410 to the legendary golem still said to rest in a synagogue, discover how this enchanting city became both a setting for fiction and a place of personal reflection."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpOlfqR_Iys

Emblem of the zodiac sign Leo with a crowned lion. Anonymous alchemical manuscript. Date: c. 1600 AD. Medium: ink and watercolor on paper. Collection: Manly Palmer Hall collection of alchemical manuscripts, Box 4, MS 19, v.4, Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles.

Relevant booklet from an old exhibition here:

https://www.getty.edu/research/exhibitio...ooklet.pdf

   

"The Ripley Scroll is a 5.5 metre long alchemical scroll filled with illustrations and poems which allegedly contains the secret to the elixir of life. On this free 20 minute talk, visitors will learn more about this object, which is on display in the Physicians’ Gallery. Physicians’ Gallery, which is within the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, is a permanent gallery and learning centre which explores our relationship with health, medicine and our bodies."

https://edinburgh.org/event/showcase-rip...al-scroll/