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Arcane Constructs of Mythic Alchemy
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Human-shaped but artificially constructed figure
  • 2. Self-operating mechanism with semblance of life
  • 3. Divination by earth patterns, linked to creation myths
  • 4. Ancient term for breath or spirit animating matter
  • 7. One who initiates into secret esoteric rites
  • 12. Ancient Greek for ‘man’, root of many golem concepts
  • 15. Biblical giants, suggestive of unnatural creation
  • 17. Talismanic object often embedded to evoke life
Down
  • 5. Hebrew term for mystical book sometimes housing spells
  • 6. Esoteric knowledge essential for animating constructs
  • 8. Kabbalistic divine contraction, a mystical paradox
  • 9. Secretive script granting animation and command
  • 10. Magical herb tied to life and homunculus myths
  • 11. Alchemical miniature man, akin to artificial life
  • 13. Agricultural act metaphorically linked to shaping raw form
  • 14. Esoteric Jewish tradition underpinning golem lore
  • 16. Double-edged sword, punningly hinting at earthen origins
  • 18. Clay-formed automata animated by mystic inscription

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