—— their desire to become gold, [ 40.]

—— transmutation of, [ 33,] [ 39,] [ 46.]

Natural state of bodies, [ 39,] [ 43.]

Oxygen, [ 144,] [ 145.]

Paracelsus, his description of alchemists, [ 25.]

—— his distinction between natural and artificial mortification, [ 65.]

—— sketch of life of, [ 117.]

Pelican, [ 92.]

Perfection, alchemical teaching regarding, [ 27,] [ 40.]

Phlogistic theory, [ 133,] [ 139.]