Philosophical stone it is a legendary object or substance with incredible powers, capable of turn any metal into gold. One of the goals of alchemy it was the creation of the philosopher's stone.
According to legends, the philosopher's stone could also be used to create the Elixir of Life, which had the property of prolonging the life of the person who drank it.
The philosopher's stone and its powers are related to the transmutation and will to create that exists within every human being. In theoretical terms, with the philosopher's stone, it was possible to obtain infinite wealth and eternal youth.
One of the most important myths about the philosopher's stone is related to Nicolas Flamel, a merchant and scribe who supposedly found the recipe for obtaining the philosopher's stone in a book mystic. There is a legend that this alchemist also managed to produce the elixir of life, prolonging his life and that of his wife for several centuries.
Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter
The Philosopher's Stone was mentioned in the first Harry Potter book and later in the movie "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". In this universe, Voldermort tried to obtain the philosopher's stone, to make the elixir of life and regain his physical existence.