Sylvia Rose
Ancient Greek Discovery & Use of Mercury
The ancient Greeks are celebrated for their contributions to various fields such as philosophy, mathematics, and medicine. Among their...
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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
Jun 254 min read
Alchemy, Psychology & Archetypes
Alchemy is central to the theory of the collective unconscious, a quest for personal and universal truth. Accepting the dual nature of...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 242 min read
Tria Prima (Three Primes): Meanings
The tria prima or Three Primes are the three main elements of ancient philosophers, medieval physicians and ubiquitous alchemists....
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 3, 20235 min read
Pagan Solstice Fests: Mithras & the Sun
Inspired by Persian Mithra, Romans recreated ancient cult rituals and religious mysteries in the worship of Mithras. A solar deity,...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 29, 20234 min read
Fortune Telling - The Mystic Victorian
Fortune telling, divination and mystic arts gain huge popularity in the European Victorian Era. Nations careen through cycles of progress...
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Sylvia Rose
Jun 5, 20234 min read
The Strange Case of Rudolf Diesel
Rudolf Diesel (1858 – 1913) invented the diesel engine. The powerful piece of machinery changes lives and engineering forever. What...
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Sylvia Rose
May 31, 20233 min read
Off to the Black Forest we go!
The Black Forest ( Ger. Schwarzwald ) in southwest Germany is treasured for its unsurpassed natural beauty. Two major rivers begin in...
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