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What is the origin of the term 'philosopher's stone'...Aristotle?
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- Irony ManLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The philosopher's stone (Latin: lapis philosophorum; Greek: chrysopoeia) is a legendary substance, supposedly capable of turning inexpensive metals into gold; it was also sometimes believed to be an elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and possibly for achieving immortality. For a long time, it was the most sought-after goal in Western alchemy. In the view of spiritual alchemy, making the philosopher's stone would bring enlightenment upon the maker and conclude the Great Work.
- : )Lv 61 decade ago
The original of it would be Alchemy. It has also been refereed to as "Magnum opus".
Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_opus
