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The Legend of Kelpius

The Atlas Obscura Podcast by SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

Aug 7, 202600:19:49Society & Culture

From alchemy to doomsday prophecies, we delve into the lore of Johannes Kelpius, a mystic believed to have started a cult in the Wissahickon Valley near Philadelphia.

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The Legend of Kelpius is an episode from The Atlas Obscura Podcast by SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura. From alchemy to doomsday prophecies, we delve into the lore of Johannes Kelpius, a mystic believed to have started a cult in the Wissah...

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