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Reportedly born around 1330, Flamel was a French scrivener and manuscript-seller whose supposed success with alchemy immortalized his name. His story has captured the imaginations of many, and he is mentioned in a number of literary works. In fact, his life is now so intertwined with legend that some historians doubt he ever existed. He is said to have created the philosopher’s stone—a mythical substance that can convert base metal to gold and confer immortality—by translating what ancient text? Discuss
Source: The Free Dictionary