The Forge and the Crucible

The Origins and Structure of Alchemy

Paperback, 238 pages

English language

Published Jan. 1, 1978 by University Of Chicago Press.

ISBN:
978-0-226-20390-4
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OCLC Number:
4873250

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Primitive man's discovery of the ability to change matter from one state to another brought about a profound change in spiritual behavior. In The Forge and the Crucible, Mircea Eliade follows the ritualistic adventures of these ancient societies, adventures rooted in the people's awareness of an awesome new power.

3 editions

Subjects

  • History of Religions
  • Comparative Religion
  • Alchemy
  • Phenomenology of Religion