elixirs of life
Legendary longevity brews
Elixirs of life is the plural of elixir of life—a mythical potion supposedly granting immortality or eternal youth.
Alchemists searched for it alongside the philosopher's stone.
The phrase now describes anything promising miraculous rejuvenation: Advertisers tout their supplements as elixirs of life.
Used figuratively for whatever sustains or revitalizes: Coffee is my elixir of life.
- magic potionSupernatural drink with effects
- potionEnchanted liquid mixture
- ambrosiaGods' immortality-granting food
- elixirsCurative liquid preparations
- secret formulaConfidential production method
immortality · eternal youth · soma · panacea · essences · alchemy · youth · sacred plants · extracts · philosopher's stone · concoction · fountain of youth · transmutation · ouroboros · medicines · holy grail · aqua vitae · golden apple
elixirs of lifepoisons
Harmful ingested substances
toxins · venom · hemlock · arsenic · kiss of death
elixirs of lifepoisoned chalice
Apparent prize, actual curse
disease · pathogens · contaminants · carcinogens · pollutants
elixirs of lifesnake oil
Fraudulent cure-all
placebos · patent medicines · nostrums · charlatanry · sugar pills
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