Key to Wisdom

The Key to Wisdom by Artephous is in the collection of Joseph Curwen.  This is probably Artephius, a mystic who lived in the 12th century and wrote 'The Art of Prolonging Life,' which he was said to have written when he was 1025 years old.



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See also: Artephous

Artephius's Secret Book on creating the philosopher's Stone and other works on alchemy can be found in the Miskatonic Library.