Forum Borealis Peter Levenda - Rise of the Nazi Cult (Pt. 1 of 2)
May 27, 2015
In this engaging discussion with historian Peter Levenda, who specializes in Nazi occultism, listeners delve into the dark intersection of esotericism and the Third Reich. Levenda reveals the intriguing influences of secret societies like the Thule Society and prominent figures such as Dietrich Eckhart in shaping Hitler's ideology. He explores the chilling connection between anti-Semitism and occult beliefs, alongside the captivating role of astrology in Nazi thought. This thought-provoking conversation uncovers the mysticism at the heart of Nazism and its far-reaching implications.
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Nazis as a Cult with Occult Roots
- The Nazi Party focused more on grand cosmological and spiritual designs than practical governance.
- It originated amid Germany's post-WWI cultural and spiritual upheaval, involving occult societies like the Thule Gesellschaft.
Hitler's Early Occult Encounter
- Hitler read Lanz von Liebenfels' racist occult magazine "Ostara" and met him in Vienna as a young man.
- Liebenfels gave Hitler money and magazines, influencing his anti-Semitic and occult ideas before his political rise.
Hitler's Ideological Spirituality
- Hitler's spirituality was ideological, racial, and mythic rather than practical occult participation.
- His racial religion was rooted in a mythic Aryan nationalism blended with occult and Theosophical ideas.
