Albertus Magnus
The scholar whom Redgrove places in his alchemical history while questioning the authenticity of attributed alchemical works.
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Benkei
The powerful warrior and companion of Yoshitsune portrayed in Davis's cycle of heroic legends.
Japanese heroic legend, Davis retelling
Gwahoddwr
The wedding-bidding representative described by Sikes, whose garlanded staff served as an emblem of office.
Welsh customs as described by Wirt Sikes
Hidesato
The warrior portrayed in Davis's legend as the Dragon King of Lake Biwa's champion against a giant centipede.
Japanese heroic legend, Davis retelling
SourceMeddygon Myddfai
The physicians whose legend derives their knowledge from a mother of the lake realm.
Welsh folklore, Wirt Sikes
Paracelsus
The physician and alchemical author whom Redgrove associates with studying metals and preparing medicines.
Alchemy and medicine, Redgrove's historical account
SourceRikiu
The tea master whose final ceremony is described in Davis’s tea chapter.
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