Как сделать гомункула (Homunculus)

Summary

In this intriguing experiment, the video demonstrates the creation of a homunculus, an artificial living creature, following medieval methods by Paracelsus. The process involves using seminal fluid, an egg with a carefully made hole, and a sealed container. The egg is placed in a warm, dark, and undisturbed environment for 10 days. Upon retrieval, the egg shows signs of infection and rot, but there is some movement, suggesting a rudimentary life form. The experiment, while not highly successful, sparks curiosity about the alchemical recipes and the limits of medieval science.

Takeaways

• 🧪 The experiment aims to create a homunculus, an artificial living creature, based on medieval treatises by Paracelsus.
• 📦 A container, either plastic or glass, is needed to house the experiment, with the ability to close it tightly.
• 💉 Seminal fluid and an egg are the primary ingredients for the homunculus creation.
• 🥚 A hole must be made in the egg using a needle file, and it should be small to increase the experiment's success rate.
• 💧 Sperm is injected into the egg yolk through the hole, with care taken not to damage the yolk.
• 🛡️ After injection, the hole in the egg is sealed to minimize the chance of microorganism penetration.
• 🥚 The egg is then placed into the container, which is wrapped in a warm tissue to simulate a warm environment.
• 🌑 The container is kept in a dark, undisturbed place for 10 days to allow the homunculus to develop.
• 🕰 After 10 days, the experiment is checked, and the plaster has darkened due to an apparent infection.
• 🤔 The homunculus is alive but in poor condition, possibly due to the infection or lack of detailed instructions from Paracelsus.
• 🔬 Despite the unsuccessful outcome, the experiment is considered interesting and there are plans to repeat it in the future.

Q & A

What is a homunculus according to the script?

A homunculus is an artificial living creature, as described in medieval treatises by the scientist Paracelsus.

What type of container is recommended for creating a homunculus?

A plastic container is used in the script, but a glass container could also be chosen, provided it can be closed tightly.

What is seminal fluid in the context of the experiment?

In the context of the experiment, seminal fluid refers to human sperm, which is used in the creation of the homunculus.

Why is it necessary to make a hole in the egg for the homunculus experiment?

A hole in the egg is necessary to inject the sperm into the egg yolk, which is a critical step in the homunculus creation process.

How should the hole in the egg be made according to the script?

The hole should be made carefully with a needle file or any other method that ensures precision, and it should not be too big to increase the chances of success.

What is the importance of sealing the hole in the egg after injecting the sperm?

Sealing the hole is important to minimize the penetration of microorganisms into the egg, though full hermeticity is not required due to the egg's own immunity.

Why is it necessary to keep the container warm and dark?

The container needs to be kept warm and dark to simulate a suitable environment for the potential development of the homunculus, as per the medieval alchemical recipe.

What is the significance of not disturbing the container during the 10-day period?

The container should not be disturbed to maintain the necessary conditions for the experiment, including darkness and silence, which are believed to influence the outcome.

What happened after 10 days according to the script?

After 10 days, the plaster became dark and an unpleasant smell indicated an infection or rotting, suggesting that the experiment did not completely succeed.

What was the observed condition of the homunculus after the experiment?

The homunculus appeared to be in bad condition but was still alive, showing some movements, indicating that the alchemical recipe had some truth but the outcome was not as expected.

What could be the reasons for the experiment's lack of complete success?

The lack of detailed and exact instructions from Paracelsus, possible infection, and the roughness of the medieval description could have influenced the experiment's outcome.