
Short Stuff: The Lost (?) Continent of Lemuria
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Exploring Helena Blavatsky and the Myth of Lemuria
This chapter explores the life and influence of Helena Blavatsky, the founder of the Theosophical Society, focusing on her controversial ideas about Lemuria and root races. It addresses the shift of Lemuria from a scientific concept to a foundational element of New Age thought, along with the unique traits she assigned to its inhabitants.
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