The mystery of turning metal into gold in ancient times

The way Nicholas Flamel used the "philosophical stone" to successfully convert lead and mercury to gold . has always been a mystery to scientists.

In fictional works of human beings, wizards or witches who can create "psychotropic drugs" that help heal wounds, save good people to become immortal . In the past, there were many who always try to do those miraculous things.

Here is the story of alchemy - the method of turning metal into ancient gold and the mystery of Nicholas Flamel - the legendary figure who is believed to have the most successful alchemy.

The "alchemy" book is powerful

Nicholas Flamel (1330-1418) was born into a poor family in France. As an adult, to earn a living, he had to work in an old bookstore in Paris.

The other night, Flamel suddenly had a strange dream about an angel holding a book with a wooden cover on it decorated with fancy characters.

A few days later, Flamel was unknowingly given a strange book by a strange merchant in his dream, written in Hebrew and Greek, the first line means "The Book of Abraham" (Abraham is a famous figure in the Bible, he is considered an ancestor of the Jewish people, he can talk to the Lord and be blessed by him, giving him permission for color.

The old Nicholas Flamel was extremely poor

. but he became rich thanks to his alchemy

However, Flamel could not understand what the book was talking about, so he put it aside. It was not until he became friends with an alchemist (who studied the methods of transforming the metal into gold at that time) that everything became clear.

The alchemist after hearing the story and reading the book explained: 'This document involves the conversion of material, energy, and ancient spells of mankind. I think it is beyond our knowledge '.

Excited, Nicholas Flamel was determined to learn the mysteries of the "Book of Abraham". In 1368, he decided to leave his hometown with his wife, to travel everywhere to find good needle artists to help him decipher this mystery. Flamel went to a university in Andalusia to ask experts to help translate the book.

Arriving in Spain, he became friends with the needle-alchemists. They taught him alchemy, from which Flamel gradually understood the art hidden in the book.

The Abraham book is the key to help Flamel understand all the mysteries in alchemy

Years later, the couple returned to Paris, all friends and relatives were surprised to see that the appearance of Nicholas Flamel and his wife had not changed, even somewhat young, full of life.

But this was not the most puzzling thing, Nicholas was rich in surprise. He brought money to build hospitals and churches, helping poor people. Not only that, the front of the church of Saint Genevieve in Paris was funded by Flamel, he also provided free books, lectures, penitentiary rooms in the prison.

Philosopher's stone and immortality .

Nicholas Flamel shared his understanding of alchemy materials. He said that a matter is created by four elements: fire, air, earth and water.

He created the "philosopher's stone", a magic object that could turn lead into gold

Each substance is the result of a combination of 4 factors in different proportions, want to create new substances we just need to change the ratio of factors in the old substance. A listening job is easy but in order to perform it requires a magic object called 'philosopher's stone'. People can completely turn mercury into gold if they own this magic stone.

So what is the "philosopher's stone" ? It is a myth that appears in many ancient texts in Europe and is mentioned in mystical and magical stories.

The owner of the "philosopher's stone" will create all material, heal all illnesses, light the dark place, revive the dead and hold the key of immortality. Flamel's documents specifically describe the philosopher's stone, which has two colors, white and red. White used to create silver, healing, red used to create pure gold and immortalize everything.

Stone can be in solid form but when needed it will be converted to liquid and vapor state. When crushed into powder that can be dissolved in water, create a strange liquid. Pour this liquid into any metal will produce gold, silver, in addition, it is a "holy water" cure.

Unfortunately, Nicholas Flamel never revealed how to create a "philosophical stone" . Because he thinks that such a powerful thing if it falls into the wrong hands will be a disaster.

According to him, "the philosopher's stone" is a gift from God, so it can only be used for noble purposes, to save humanity. In addition, want to create this powerful stone needs great faith and noble heart.

Many people said that Nicholas Flamel was no more than a bluff. Others believe in his knowledge, many people strongly claim to have seen Flamel use a "philosopher's stone" to save people, create gold from lead and mercury.

Many believers, Flamel used "philosopher's stone" to save people, create gold from lead, mercury.(Illustration)

This story goes to King Charles VI, who ordered Cramoisi - a member of the State Council to investigate this matter. Cramoisi decides to go to Flamel to force the alchemist to make the secret of making magic stones. But after the meeting, the duke became worshiped again, idolizing Flamel strangely. Cramoisi returns, strongly advising Charles VI not to use the mystic and should allow Flamel to live in peace.

The controversy seemed to have ended when Flamel and his wife died in 1418, but from now on, his legend began. Both are buried in the cemetery of Saint Jacques church. At that time many curious people broke into Flamel's house to look for Abraham's gold, philosopher's stone, or Abraham's book . but all failed.

This is one of the books he wrote showing the concept of the phoenix, a mythical creature born in the ashes of life.

Years later, a group of people sneaked into the tomb of Nicholas Flamel and his wife in search of gold and wealth. However, in that tomb, not only did they not have gold, but they could not find the body of Nicholas and his wife.

Rumors spread that Nicholas Flamel did not really die and still lived immortally until today. Many people said they saw him and his wife wandering around Paris. Occasionally, many people here see a person wearing strange clothes, selling books or manuscripts named Nicholas Flamel.

Dubois, a descendant of Nicholas Flamel, performed before the eyes of King Louis XII of magic turning lead into gold

An oral story in the eighteenth century said that a man named Dubois used a red powder to turn lead into gold in front of King Louis XII. Wondering about that miracle, Cardinal Richelieu asked Dubois to explain his performance.

Dubois now admitted to the king and Cardinal that he was the descendant of Nicholas Flamel. And this powder is the patronage created by Nicholas Flamel.

Dubois also gave a manuscript from the "Book of Abraham" to Cardinal Richelieu. However, without documentation, Richelieu interpreted the manuscript. But in the reign of King Louis XII, France became extremely powerful, organizing many wars to invade Italy.

On his tombstone contains many special characters

So far, life with many mysteries has made him a legend of the world. His name is mentioned in many books and stories such as JK Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Witch Stone" , or the main character throughout Micheal Scott's series - "The Secret of Immortal Nicholas Flamel" .