Stuff You Should Know cover image

Short Stuff: The Lost (?) Continent of Lemuria

Stuff You Should Know

00:00

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.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app