Sylvia RoseSep 216 min readNicolas Flamel: Creation of an Alchemy LegendNicolas Flamel (1330 - 1418) is a prosperous scribe shop owner in Paris, France. He marries well and lives an illustrious life. At his...
Sylvia RoseAug 304 min readMercurius: Mystical Essence of AlchemyMercurius among the most important figures of the alchemical storybook A vast array of symbols and archetypes populate the path to...
Sylvia RoseAug 194 min readPill of Immortality: Chinese AlchemyThe Pill of Immortality or Immortality Pill is a life-giving substance in Chinese alchemy . Also called xiandan (仙丹), jindan (金丹), or dan...
Sylvia RoseAug 83 min readSirius the Dog Star: Stellar MythologySirius, the brightest star in the sky, is a symbol of heat, fire, and fever. The appearance of Sirius heralds the hottest days of the...
Sylvia RoseSep 27, 20236 min readGerman Myth & Folklore: DwarfsAlthough the identifying feature of fairy tale Dwarfs is height, these magical creatures of Faerie were not always short. Common in Norse...
Sylvia RoseAug 30, 20232 min readGerman 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...
Sylvia RoseAug 29, 20233 min readWinter Tales - 4 NovellasIn anthology form or one at a time, these four fun thrilling novellas all have themes of winter, seasonal traditions and folklore. Join...