History | Ancient History on Instagram: "Aleister Crowley, born in 1875 in Leamington Spa, England, was a poet, mystic, and occultist whose radical ideas and defiance of moral convention made him one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century. A brilliant yet rebellious intellect, Crowley rejected his strict religious upbringing and dedicated his life to exploring mysticism, ritual magic, and the hidden powers of human will. He founded the religion of Thelema after claiming to receive