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THE SPLENDOR OF THE SUN

original: "Splendor Solis"

SALOMON TRISMOSIN

Adept and Teacher of Paracelsus

Paracelsus (1493–1541) was a famous Swiss physician and alchemist; Trismosir is his legendary, though perhaps mythical, mentor.

Including 22 Allegorical Pictures reproduced from the Original

Philosophic Adept Manuscripts dated 1582,

in the British Museum.

With Introduction, Elucidation of the Paintings, aiding the

Interpretation of their Occult meaning, Trismosin's Autobi-

ographical Account of his Travels in search of the Philoso-

pher's Stone, a Summary of Alchemical symbols and views.

The "Philosopher's Stone" is the legendary substance capable of turning base metals into gold and granting immortality.

By J. K.

J.K. refers to Julius Kohn, the editor and translator of this edition.

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