Allusions in The Alchemist Flashcards
Allah
name of the God in the Islamic religion
Elias
Hebrew prophet who stressed monotheism, one of the 4 alchemists who pursued his Personal Legend and turned metal into gold
Elixir of Life
a magical potion that promising immortality
Emerald Tablet
basis for alchemy, explains how to make the Master Work
Esperanto
international, neutral, auxiliary language used to help people between different nations communicate effectively
Fulcanelli
a French master alchemist, one of the 4 alchemists who turned metal into gold and achieved his Personal Legend, obtained the Master Work
Geber
a famous Spanish alchemist who also discovered acids, one of the 4 alchemists who turned metal into gold and achieved his Personal Legend
Helvetius
a French philosopher and philanthropist who contributed greatly to the Enlightenment, one of the 4 alchemists who turned metal into gold and achieved his Personal Legend
Hookah
eastern water pipe that draws flavored smoke (shisha) through water basin
King Melchizedek
biblical figure that has strong associations with alchemy, High Priest who blessed Abraham
Koran
main religious text of Islam
Language of the World
universal communication sent by the Soul of the World used to help discover a person’s Personal Legend, communicates through omens and dreams
Levanter
powerful wind
Maktub
“It is written” in Arabic
Master Work
Elixir of Life and Philosopher’s Stone
Moors
Islamic people who conquered southern Spain (first conquered Tarifa)
Muslim
religious group that practices Islam
Narcissus
Greek mythological figure that fell in love with his own reflection
Personal Legend
something one has always wanted to accomplish, duty to fulfill on earth
Philosopher’s Stone
a stone with healing properties and can turn any material into gold, solid portion of the Master Work
Principal of Favorability
beginner’s luck, entire universe conspires to help one out
Simum
dry, strong sandstorm that destroys everything in its path
The Soul of the World
an invisible thread the connects all living things
Tiberius
a Roman emperor who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD, stepson of Octavian, two sons (soldier- words remembered, poet)
The Unspoken Language
a universal language not dependent on words that every living thing understands
Urim and Thummim
two stones that respond to omens, symbolize light and perfection
Al-Fayoum
an lush and fertile oasis in Egypt south of Cairo
Andalusia
area in southern Spain between Portugal and Mediterranean coast of Almería
Ceuta
city of northern tip of Africa owned by Spain, where crystal merchant’s shop was
Coptic Monastery
a Coptic church in Egypt that follows the beliefs of Christianity with the added culture influence of Egypt
