Alchemical symbolism: toad and serpent represent
Alchemical symbolism: toad and serpent represent two basic types of element, fixed and earthy (toad) and the volatile (serpent). Flying eagle represents Sublimation. From Elias Ashmole Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum London 1652. Engraving
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13908592
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48404288
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6000px x 7752px
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World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
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World History Archive
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1652 Alchemical Alchemy Ashmole Basic Britannicum Chemicum Chemistry Earthy Element Elias Fixed Represent Represents Serpent Sublimation Symbolism Theatrum Toad Volatile
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