Mary the Jewess

Mary the Jewess was a 1st-century alchemist who is credited with inventing the bain-marie, a double boiler that is still used in kitchens today. She is also known for her work on distillation, a process that is used to separate liquids from solids.

Mary the Jewess was born in Alexandria, Egypt, in the 1st century AD. She was a student of the Greek alchemist, Zosimos of Panopolis. Mary the Jewess is the first woman known to have written about alchemy, and her work is considered to be one of the most important texts on the subject.

Mary the Jewess's work on the bain-marie was revolutionary. It allowed alchemists to heat liquids more gently and evenly, which made it possible to produce more pure products. Her work on distillation also made it possible to separate liquids from solids more easily.

Mary the Jewess's work was influential on later alchemists, including the famous alchemist, Jabir ibn Hayyan. She is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of alchemy.

Mary the Jewess was the first known alchemist in history.