Pandora: The Noblest Gift of God

halcyonium, emeralds, hyacinths, and similar materials. Instead, they have climbed the mountains and searched for long, misshapen, and unappealing herbs. They have taken coal tongs into their fists instead of a quill, and burned diligently until they have found the true Mumiam Balsamitam balsamic mummy (healing essence) for all diseases.

Such things have truly cost them much toil and labor. They have not been able to sit on soft cushions. It is therefore no wonder that the Magi and Philosophers followed their father Paracelsus in writing, and presented the Magisteria masteries and arcana secrets Magicè & allegoricè magically and allegorically in various forms to those who came after them, so that the diligent, who gladly work with coals and Alembicen alembics/distilling vessels, might obtain this treasure.