Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Question 691

X named after a Greek goddess was supposed to be a remedy that would cure all diseases and prolong life indefinetely. It was sought by the alchemists as a connection to the elixir of life and the philosopher's stone.

A X is also a literary term to represent any solution to solve all problems related to a particular issue.

In Greek mythology, X was said to have a potion with which she healed the sick. This brought about the concept of X in medicine. A river in Thrace/Moesia was named after the goddess, and is still known by the name. Identify X.


Answer: Panacea