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I'm happy to announce the publication of two volumes of illustrated Serbian fairy tales in English and German translations. This collection brings together classic tales from Serbia's rich storytelling tradition, including some of the most beloved stories that have been passed down through generations. The Stories

Introduction Mithraism centered on a god named Mithras. This belief system flourished in parts of the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th centuries CE. Worshipers gathered in hidden chambers known as mithraea, which resembled cave-like sanctuaries. Within these enclosed spaces, participants performed complex rituals. Much remains unclear, and

Zurvanism, a distinctive offshoot of Zoroastrianism, emerged and flourished during the Sassanian Empire (224-651 CE). This ancient philosophy is often viewed as heretical by Zoroastrian orthodoxy, largely because it redefines the fundamental structure of the cosmos and its deities. By placing Zurvan, the hypostasis of infinite time and space, as

Lilith, a figure shrouded in controversy, is one of the most fascinating characters in Jewish folklore, and her story continues to resonate in modern culture. Despite not appearing in the Torah's official creation narrative, Lilith has been brought to life through midrashic texts, Sumerian mythology, and even modern

The story of Count Johann Ferdinand von Kuefstein and the spirits he allegedly captured in glass jars is one of the most intriguing tales from the 18th century. This story, first published in 1873 in "Phoenix: The Freemasonry Pocketbook," takes us deep into the mysterious practices of the

I am thrilled to announce the launch of the Crazy Alchemist podcast! For those who have followed the website and are fascinated by stories of alchemy, mythology, the occult, and eerie folklore, this podcast is an extension of our journey into the mystical and the mysterious. The first episode dives