It was a tradition long ago, When the world was dark and full of woe....

It was a tradition long ago,
When the world was dark and full of woe.
When men turned darkness into light,
By mixing, melting and decanting in the night,
To seek for youth and gold and riches,
Just to be burned as witches.

Answer: Alchemy.

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