Sylvia Rose
Nicolas Flamel: Creation of an Alchemy Legend
Nicolas Flamel (1330 - 1418) is a prosperous scribe shop owner in Paris, France. He marries well and lives an illustrious life. At his...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 304 min read
Mercurius: Mystical Essence of Alchemy
Mercurius among the most important figures of the alchemical storybook A vast array of symbols and archetypes populate the path to...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 194 min read
Pill of Immortality: Chinese Alchemy
The Pill of Immortality or Immortality Pill is a life-giving substance in Chinese alchemy . Also called xiandan (仙丹), jindan (金丹), or dan...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 83 min read
Sirius the Dog Star: Stellar Mythology
Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, is a symbol of heat, fire, and fever. The appearance of Sirius heralds the hottest days of the...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 27, 20236 min read
German Myth & Folklore: Dwarfs
Although the identifying feature of fairy tale Dwarfs is height, these magical creatures of Faerie were not always short. Common in Norse...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 30, 20232 min read
German Harvest Spirits: Roggenhund (Rye Dog)
Latest in the German mythology series, here is Roggenhund or Kornhund, aka Rye Dog or Grain Dog. A harvest spirit, the Rye Dog can appear...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Winter Tales - 4 Novellas
In anthology form or one at a time, these four fun thrilling novellas all have themes of winter, seasonal traditions and folklore. Join...
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