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Kozlak: The Almost Forgotten Vampire of Dalmatia

Kozlak: The Almost Forgotten Vampire of Dalmatia

Hidden deep within the pages of Friedrich S. Krauss's 1908 masterpiece Slavic Folk Research lies a story that is rarely talked about today, but stands apart from the traditional vampire tales we know. The charming coastal city of Split in the heart of Dalmatia is home to a

Zosimos of Panopolis

Zosimos of Panopolis: The Pioneer of Alchemy and Gnostic Mysticism

Greetings and welcome to Crazy Alchemist! Our site is the perfect place for those who are intrigued by the enigmatic and magical realm of alchemy. Today, we are focusing on a legendary figure who played a pivotal role in the history of alchemy—Zosimos of Panopolis. Zosimos was a Greco-Egyptian

Nicolas Flamel: The Enigmatic Alchemist of Paris

Nicolas Flamel: The Enigmatic Alchemist of Paris

In the labyrinthine annals of the alchemical past, few figures stand as prominently as the enigmatic Nicolas Flamel. Born around 1330 and having passed away on 22 March 1418, Flamel's life and, more importantly, the legends surrounding him posthumously make him a figure of intrigue and speculation even

The Mare: A Shadow from the Realm of Nightmares

The Mare: A Shadow from the Realm of Nightmares

The mysterious and eerie being known as the mare originates from old legends and traditions. Even in antiquity, stories about this dark, fear-inducing creature were widespread. The figure of the mare, originally referred to as "Mahr," has deeply taken root in our collective consciousness and remains the quintessential

Album of the Week: "In A Time Lapse" by Ludovico Einaudi

Album of the Week: "In A Time Lapse" by Ludovico Einaudi

Welcome back, dear readers of Crazy Alchemist! This week, we have a special musical gem for you that perfectly fits our passion for alchemy. We present to you the album of the week: "In A Time Lapse" by Ludovico Einaudi. Ludovico Einaudi, an Italian pianist and composer, is

Sennentuntschi: A dark legend from the Alps

Sennentuntschi: A dark legend from the Alps

In the Alpine region, where the mountains make people seem small and the mist tells stories, we find a wealth of legends and myths that reveal the heart and soul of the people who live there. One such legend is that of the Sennentuntschi, a mysterious and eerie tale that

Hermes Trismegistus and His Significance for Alchemy

Hermes Trismegistus and His Significance for Alchemy

The world of alchemy is teeming with enigmatic figures, their knowledge and wisdom celebrated for centuries. One such character is Hermes Trismegistus, whose influence is felt across the borders of time and culture. But who was this mysterious "Thrice-Greatest"? Join us on a journey to unveil the mystery