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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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Sep 21, 20246 min read

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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Aug 30, 20244 min read

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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Aug 8, 20243 min read

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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Sep 27, 20236 min read

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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Aug 30, 20232 min read