homunculi (Meaning)

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homunculi Sentence Examples

  1. The alchemist believed that he could create homunculi, miniature human beings, from base metals.
  2. The legend of the homunculi was popular in medieval Europe and was often associated with alchemy.
  3. Paracelsus, the famous alchemist, claimed to have created a homunculus named Paracelsinus.
  4. The homunculus in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" represented the hubristic quest to create life.
  5. Some scientists believe that homunculi, or self-organizing systems, may be the basis of life.
  6. The idea of homunculi as artificial humans has been explored in science fiction and horror.
  7. The homunculus in the horror movie "Cabin Fever" is a parasitic creature that infects and transforms its victims.
  8. The homunculists of the early modern period believed that they could transfer their souls into their creations.
  9. The creation of homunculi remains a controversial and ethically fraught concept.
  10. In alchemy and mythology, homunculi are often seen as symbols of the potential and dangers of creating life.

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The alchemist believed that he could create homunculi, miniature human beings, from base metals.

The legend of the homunculi was popular in medieval Europe and was often associated with alchemy.

Paracelsus, the famous alchemist, claimed to have created a homunculus named Paracelsinus.

The homunculus in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" represented the hubristic quest to create life.