The Homunculus: Derived from the Latin term for 'Little Man', homunculi are miniature humanoids reportedly grown in a vessel. Throughout the ages, many prominent alchemists claim to have conceived of these creatures through artificial conception of various disturbing means. The cases represent one of the most mysterious aspects of Alchemy and remains so to this day. Although modern conceptions of the homunculus have taken a much different path - could there have once been such esoteric knowledge to allow for such a creature to exist? Find out on this week's episode of Into The Portal.

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