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Unholy Alliance: The Dark History of Nazi Occultism

What was the role of occultism in the rise and fall of Nazi Germany How did a fringe movement of esoteric groups and secret societies influence the ideology and actions of Hitler and his followers And what are the lessons we can learn from this disturbing chapter of history

In this article, we will explore the book Unholy Alliance: A History of Nazi Involvement with the Occult by Peter Levenda, a comprehensive and engaging account of the occult background and roots of the Nazi movement. We will also look at some of the key figures and events that shaped this unholy alliance, and how it affected the course of World War II and beyond.

The Origins of Nazi Occultism

The origins of Nazi occultism can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when a variety of occult groups and movements emerged in Europe and America, such as Theosophy, Anthroposophy, Ariosophy, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, and others. These groups shared a common interest in ancient mysteries, hidden wisdom, spiritual evolution, racial theories, and mystical nationalism.

Some of these groups also developed a fascination with Germanic mythology and folklore, especially the legends of the Holy Grail, the Nibelungenlied, and the Thule. They believed that these myths contained clues to the origin and destiny of a superior race of Aryans, who were destined to rule over the inferior races of the world.

One of the most influential figures in this milieu was Guido von List, an Austrian occultist and writer who founded the Armanenschaft, a secret society dedicated to reviving the ancient religion and culture of the Germanic people. He claimed to have received visions and revelations from the god Wotan, who instructed him to restore the runic alphabet and the esoteric doctrine of Ariosophy. He also advocated for a pan-Germanic empire that would unite all the German-speaking peoples under a single leader.

The Thule Society and the Birth of Nazism

One of the most important occult groups that directly influenced Nazism was the Thule Society, founded in Munich in 1918 by Rudolf von Sebottendorff, a German occultist and adventurer who had been initiated into various secret orders in Turkey. The Thule Society was named after a mythical land in the far north, where some occultists believed that the original Aryan race had originated.

The Thule Society was a political as well as an occult organization, which aimed to overthrow the Weimar Republic and establish a nationalist and anti-Semitic regime in Germany. It also supported various paramilitary groups that fought against communists and other enemies of Germany. One of these groups was the German Workers' Party (DAP), which later became known as the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), or Nazi Party.

The Thule Society had several members who later became prominent Nazis, such as Rudolf Hess, Alfred Rosenberg, Hans Frank, Julius Streicher, and Dietrich Eckart. The latter was a mentor and friend of Adolf Hitler, who joined the DAP in 1919. Eckart introduced Hitler to many of the occult ideas and symbols that would shape his worldview and agenda, such as the swastika, the Aryan myth, and the concept of FÃhrer.

The Occult Practices of the Nazis

The Nazis were not only influenced by occult ideas, but also engaged in various occult practices throughout their history. Some examples are:

The SS (Schutzstaffel), Hitler's elite guard and paramilitary force, was founded by Heinrich Himmler, a fanatical occultist who envisioned it as a new order of knights that would defend Germany and its sacred mission. Himmler created a complex system of rituals, symbols, ranks, and ceremonies for the SS, based on his research into ancient Germanic paganism, runic magic, astrology, numerology, and other esoteric disciplines. He also established several research institutes and expeditions to investigate occult phenomena and artifacts around the world.

The Ahnenerbe (Ancestral Heritage), a branch of the SS that was responsible for studying the history and culture of the Aryan race. It was led by Walther aa16f39245