The History of the FOUNDER of ALCHEMY
457Let's discover Jābir ibn Ḥayyān, known as Geber in the West, considered one of the founders of medieval alchemy but also of modern chemistry. Between magic and science, its true story is shrouded in mystery and legend.
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Sources and insights:
Holmyard E. J., Jābir ibn Ḥayyān, 1923
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Geber biography
06.25 Between alchemy and chemistry
16:04 Geber's mystery
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