NIH MeSH · D000422Humanities

Alchemy

Definition

Form of chemistry concerned with discovering methods for transmuting base metals into gold and with finding an elixir for eternal youth.

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Astrology

System of thought regarding forecasting of earthly and human events through the observation and interpretation of the fixed stars and planet…

Occultism

The belief in or study of practices and knowledge of magical, mystical, or supernatural powers. ALCHEMY, astrology, and many RELIGIOUS PHILO…

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