PHOTO GALLERY: The Terrifying Origins of the Loch Ness Monster

The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster, bolstered in the 1930s with frequent sightings, seemed to resonate with Crowley's occult legacy.

He purchased the Boleskine House, paying twice its worth, much to the surprise and suspicion of the local populace. His choice wasn't arbitrary; the Boleskine House was designed according to unique occult architecture, making it the perfect venue for Crowley's most ambitious ritual – the "Abra-Melin" ritual.