The Afternoon of a Faun (Nijinsky) Afternoon of a Faun (Nijinsky) Nijinsky's 1912 ballet set to Debussy's Prélude, inspired by Mallarmé. A landmark of modern dance noted for its stylized choreography, Bakst's designs, a scandalous ending, and con…
Alchemy: history, aims, practices, symbolism and legacy Alchemy An accessible overview of alchemy: its goals, methods, symbolic language, historical development across cultures, and its influence on modern chemistry and thought.
Ancient Order of the Rosicrucians A concise overview of the Rosicrucian tradition: its origins, core beliefs, historical development, symbols, and the variety of modern orders claiming its legacy.
Arthur Rimbaud French poet Arthur Rimbaud became a literary legend for visionary early poems written in his teens, then abandoned writing for travel, trade, and adventure.
Chimera (Greek mythological hybrid) Chimera (mythology) A monstrous hybrid from Greek myth, typically part lion, part goat, and part serpent. Linked to Lycia and slain by Bellerophon; symbolizes hybrid danger and impossible or illusory…
