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The Golden Chain of Homer
A New Translation from the German Edition of 1723
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I.19 · Volatile, Acid and Alkali
German & Latin
1723 pp 85–86Das XIX. Capitel. Wie aus dem Volatili ein Acidum, aus dem Acido ein Alcali werde, und e contra, wie aus dem Alcali ein Acidum, und aus diesem ein Volatile werde.
The Golden Chain of Homer: I.19 · Volatile, Acid and Alkali
1723 pp 85–8619 How the Volatile Becomes Acid, Acid Alkali, and Conversely: How Alkali Becomes Acid and Acid Volatile
Chapter outline
Acid mediates between volatile and fixed principles, as vegetables mediate between animals and minerals.
Putrefaction and changing proportions explain reciprocal transformations of the three principles.
Experiments distinguish an asserted intimate conjunction from mere concentration or loss of water.
The author argues for teaching the reasons for additions and operations rather than copying unexplained processes.
Rooted spirits and vinegars illustrate both successful mediation and errors made by common practitioners.
Universal subjects can supply missing homogeneous principles because all three kingdoms share one origin.
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The two-book alchemical work of 1723 in German with a new English translation, 399 notes, eight historical diagrams, chapter outlines, keyword essays, a glossary, bibliography, subject index, and 400 discussion questions.
Historical Text and Translation
Anonymous, Aurea Catena Homeri. Frankfurt and Leipzig: Johann Georg Böhme, 1723. Traditionally attributed to Anton Joseph Kirchweger; the attribution remains uncertain. Historical diagrams from the Stiftung der Werke von C. G. Jung copy digitized by e-rara.
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