SYMHC Classics: Aleister Crowley

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This 2018 episode covers Libertalia, which, in truth, may be completely fictional. It's called a pirate settlement, though the man who spearheaded it claimed he wasn't actually a pirate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Aleister Crowley is one of the most mythologized figures in modern history. He’s been called a prophet, a fraud, a genius, a junkie, a saint, and a monster. His face shows up on a Beatles album cover, his words show up in Led Zeppelin’s lyrics, and his fingerprints stretch across ...  Show more

He was called the King of Depravity, Wickedest Man in the World, and — by his own mother — The Beast. Aleister Crowley was a notorious occultist who rejected the religion of his childhood and devoted himself to a new kind of morality: “Do what thou wilt.” He joined the OTO in 191 ...  Show more

This episode takes you on an intriguing exploration into the life of Aleister Crowley, a man surrounded by mystery and conflicting tales. Discover the real person behind the infamous title of "The Great Beast."Learn about Crowley's journey through the world of occultism and his i ...  Show more

It's time to revisit the madman magician Aleister Crowley and explore the infamous power-bottom's early life. In this episode, young Aleister is introduced to the dark arts that would inevitably elevate him to become one of the most well-known wizards in all of history.

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