In the medieval world, alchemy was used to scam rich people out of their money. Alchemists in the Middle Ages approached their work with a comprehensive attitude. They were of the opinion that a pure body, spirit, and mind were essential to go after the alchemical pursuit successfully. Integral to medieval alchemy was the notion that all matter was composed of four elements: fire, water, air, and earth. It was theorized that anything on earth could be formed with the right combination of elements, including cures for diseases, metals, fashioning weaponry and the ability to prolong life.

Renowned alchemists also had other professions that allowed them to bend the ear of those with the power to wage war. While alchemy itself is not a science, it did give birth to scientific advancements in the art of war. Alchemists strongly believed that one substance could be transformed into another; hence, medieval alchemists’ famous cliché in pursuit of changing lead to gold. This was very enticing for ambitious rulers who needed money to fund their campaigns.

Although alchemy operated on factors that did not fit modern scientific discipline, it was considered art just as much. Gurus kept their practices secret and used muddling symbols together with peculiar names for the materials they surveyed.

Alchemy Was the Marketing Scheme of the Medieval World

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