P. D. Newman: Ancient Egyptian Alchemy: From Acacia to Zosimos

Описание: Embark on an ancient Egyptian alchemy journey with P.D. Newman. Explore theurgy, psychedelics, and Zosimos of Panopolis—the first alchemist. Unveil Acacia’s role as the Tree of Life in Egyptian mythology and its alchemical significance. Dive into cinnabar’s secrets and its transformative power.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - What is Theurgy
02:51 - My interest in pyschedelics
08:10 - Ancient Egyptian Alchemy and the philosopher's stone
18:57 - Cinnabar, Acacia powder
24:05 - Myth of Osiris and Sekhmet
29:49 - Turba Philosophorum, Assembly of the Philosophers
32:12 - Heinrich Khunrath and Mary the Prophetess
35:09 - John Dee, Edward Kelley, Enochian magic and angelic communications
40:16 - Dunstan of Canterbury
43:55 - Elias Ashmole, Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum
48:06 - Robert Boyle and Robert Hooke FRS (Fellowship of the Royal Society)
54:30 - Samuel Hartlib and John Theophilus Desaguliers FRS
59:50 - Alessandro di Cagliostro and Egyptian Masonry
1:29:45 - Did beta-carbolines play a role in acacia elixirs?

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Explore the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian alchemy with P.D. Newman, as he delves into the mystical and initiatory context of theurgy, the use of psychedelics, and the work of the first alchemist, Zosimos of Panopolis. Discover the significance of Acacia as the Tree of Life in Egyptian mythology and its connection to alchemical practices. Uncover the secrets of cinnabar and its role in alchemical transformation. Join us on a journey through the rich history of alchemy, from its botanical origins to its profound spiritual implications.