The origins of alchemy in Graeco-Roman Egypt

Author’s Note Greek Scientific Thought before Alchemy Historical References More Historical References The Name Alchemy Demokritos and Bolos of Mendes More on Bolos Ostanes Hermes Trismegistos Isis Ancient and Contemporary Crafts Maria the Jewess Kleopatra Womb Furnace and Vase Agathodaimon Zosimos More on Zosimos The Later Greek Alchemists Conclusions