The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Alkemists Work

A group of early scientists and philosophers, including Tritenheim and Bartolomeo Korndorf, who were involved in the process of producing the perpetual lamp fuel

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Absistum FloraSubstance

The Alchemists were key in understanding and possibly producing Absistum Flora (asbestos) for the perpetual lamp. Absistum flora (asbestos) was a well-known material in Alchemists' work for creating perpetual lamps.

High Spirit Of WineSubstance

High spirit of wine was one of the components used in the Alchemists' process of making the lamp fuel. Wine spirits were an ingredient in Alchemists' work, contributing to the fuel of the perpetual lamp.

Perpetual LampConcept

Alchemists, like Tritenheim and Korndorf, undertook the process to produce the fuel for the perpetual lamp which was one of their goals.

Twenty-four Hour PeriodConcept

The time duration required to prepare the wick was a significant part of the Alchemists' work on the perpetual lamp.

Recipe FormulaConcept

Historical Alchemists used specific formulæ to guide them in their work producing the perpetual lamp fuel.