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Behind the Bastards

CZM Rewind: Part Two: Savitri Devi The Woman Who Turned Nazism into a Religion

May 2, 2024
Jamie Loftus joins the host to explore Savitri Devi's unconventional mission to spread Nazism post-World War II, her bizarre worship of historical figures like Hitler, Akhenaten, and Genghis Khan, and her transformation of Nazism into a religious belief system. They discuss her deceptive scam artist activities, dangerous influence on extremist groups, and the evolution of kekism as a dynamic fascist religion.
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Quick takeaways

  • Savitri Devi linked animal rights with Nazism, bridging environmentalism and far-right ideologies.
  • Devil believed in a cyclical history where Hitler was the avatar tasked with racial purging.

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Fascination with Nature and Animal Rights

Savitri Devi espoused a deep love for nature and animal rights, aligning with the ideals of original Nazism that emphasized environmentalism and animal welfare. Her writings on animal rights have connected the green movement and far-right ideologies, influencing the inroads between environmentalism and neo-Nazism.

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