homuncia
Homunculus is a term with origins in alchemy and later adopted in mythology and fiction. In alchemy, it referred to a diminutive, fully formed human being supposedly created artificially through laboratory procedures. Early alchemists like Paracelsus described methods for its creation, often involving semen, blood, and other bodily fluids subjected to specific conditions and treatments. The concept symbolized the alchemist's desire to control and replicate the creative power of nature.
The idea of the homunculus has evolved and appeared in various forms throughout history and across different
In more modern contexts, particularly in literature, film, and video games, the homunculus often retains its