English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, and mountaineer who founded Thelema.
Biography
Aleister Crowley (1875–1947) was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, and mountaineer. He founded the religion of Thelema and was a member of several occult organizations, including the Golden Dawn and the O.T.O.
Crowley was a prolific writer and is considered one of the most influential occultists of the 20th century. His works on ceremonial magic, tarot, and mysticism continue to be studied today, though his controversial life and reputation have made him a polarizing figure.
One of the most influential occultists of the 20th century; reshaped modern ceremonial magic and esoteric thought.