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The Alchemical Salt and Its Taste of Infinitude

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Symbol Reader

I.“Thus the fire began to work upon the air and brought forth Sulphur. Then the air began to work upon the water and brought forth Mercurius. The water began to work upon the earth and brought forth Salt. But the … Continue reading →

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On Genius (3): Angels, Demons and Cult of Relics

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Symbol Reader

As much as early Christians wanted to break ties with antiquity, aiming at redefining the concept of divine possession, their cult of angels and saints bore a striking resemblance to the worship of gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and … Continue reading →