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There is not a difference besides the fact that throughout the series they either reference the sorcerers or philosophers stone. The philosophers stone is British and the sorcerers is American. Other than that, there is no difference.

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Why is the philosophers stone called sorcerers stone?

The term "Philosopher's Stone" refers to a legendary substance that alchemists believed could turn base metals into gold and grant immortality. In the United States, the book was retitled to "Sorcerer's Stone" to appeal to a broader audience and for cultural reasons.


In medieval times who was most likely to search for the Philosophers' Stone?

It was generally European and middle eastern alchemists who searched for the stone. However, there were also a number of other people who sought after the stone, including magicians, noblemen, kings and quite obviously, philosophers. One of the most notable noblemen to search for the Philosophers' Stone was Rudolf the second, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. He hired quite literally hundreds of alchemists and various occult practitioners from dozens of nations in order to attempt to secure the prize, including the famed John Dee and Edward Kelley.


Is there a philosopher's stone that alchemists believed in?

the philosopher's stone (Latin: lapis philosophorum; Greek: chrysopoeia) is a legendary substance, supposedly capable of turning inexpensive metals into gold; it was also sometimes believed to be an elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and possibly for achieving immortality. For a long time, it was the most sought-after goal in Western alchemy. In the view of spiritual alchemy, making the philosopher's stone would bring enlightenment upon the maker and conclude the Great Work.[1]Yes there is a philosophers stone, it is carried in the platypuses pouch! by Natalie.O There is no philosophers stone in a platypuse pouch, what also supports my state is that you didnt spell philosopher right. the philosophers stone is from HARRY POTTER and the PHILOSOPHERS STONE


How long can a horse live with a philosophers stone on Howrse?

In the online game Howrse, a horse with a Philosopher's Stone item can live up to 25 years longer than its natural life span, which varies depending on the breed. The Philosopher's Stone extends the horse's life span, allowing players to keep their horses alive and healthy for a longer period in the game.


What vault contains the philosophers stone?

The Philosopher's Stone is said to be hidden in vault 713 in Gringotts Wizarding Bank in the Harry Potter series. However, this vault is just rumored to hold the stone and its true location remains a mystery.

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How do you crack Harry Potter the sorcerers stone?

Its Actually Called Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone silly


What is the original title of Harry Potter and the sorcerers stone?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.


What can turn any Metal into pure Gold and produce a Liquid that makesits Drinker immportal Harry Potter?

The philosophers (sorcerers) stone


Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone a miss print?

No. The book was titled Harry Potter & the Philosophers stone for the rest of the world while in USA and India it was called Harry Potter and the Sorcerers stone


Who plays the team captain for the quidage game im Harry Potter the1st?

What Harry Potter and the Philosophers stone/sorcerers stone? The team captain is Oliver Wood


Is fluffy the dog in Harry Potter a character?

Fluffy is a three headed dog in harry potter and the sorcerers stone (harry potter and the philosophers stone as a England copy). He guards the sorcerers stone in the 3rd floor corridor, along with a series of obstacles made by the teachers in Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. He is indeed a character in that book.


Which Harry Potter had a different title before it was published in us?

Harry Potter and the Philosophers stone was also named sorcerers stone bad spelling but what ever Note: it was because of the translation from English to American.


Why is the philosophers stone called sorcerers stone?

The term "Philosopher's Stone" refers to a legendary substance that alchemists believed could turn base metals into gold and grant immortality. In the United States, the book was retitled to "Sorcerer's Stone" to appeal to a broader audience and for cultural reasons.


What is fourth largest 'Harry Potter' book?

Largest Order of the Phoenix Deathly Hallows Half-blood Prince Goblet of Fire Prisoner of Azcaban Chamber of Secrets Philosophers stone- Sorcerers stone if your American... Smallest U do the math...


Why did harry go to the library where did want to sit when he go there in Harry Potter?

In "Harry Potter and the Philosophers/Sorcerers Stone" Harry went to the library to search in the restricted section for information on Nicolas Flamel.


How do you create a philosophers stone?

alchemists only believed that their was a philosophers' stone


What was the first Harry Potter called before the name was changed?

The first Harry Potter is called Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone but was published in the USA as Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. I do not believe J.K Rowling ever considered another name for it.