Alesiter CrowleyAleister Crowley (/ˆkroŠli/; born Edward Alexander Crowley; 12 October 1875 - 1 December 1947) was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. He founded the religion and philosophy of Thelema, identfying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the †on of Horus in the early 20th century. Read More Read Less