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* Examines the significant figures and groups of Finland's occult
world, including their esoteric practices and the secret societies
to which they were connected * Investigates the relationship of
nationalism and esotericism in Finland as well as the history of
Finnish parapsychology and the Finnish UFO craze * Looks at the
unique evolution of Freemasonry in Finland, showing how, when
Finland was still part of Russia and the Masonic order was banned,
adherents created a number of other secret societies Finland has
long been viewed as the land of sorcerers and shamans. Exploring
the rich history of Finnish occultism, Perttu Hakkinen and Vesa
Iitti examine the significant figures and groups of Finland's
occult world from the late 19th century to the present day. They
begin with Pekka Ervast, known as the Rudolf Steiner of the North,
who was a major figure in Theosophy before starting a Rosicrucian
group called Ruusu-Risti, and they look at the Finnish disciples of
G. I. Gurdjieff and the grim case of the cult of Tattarisuo.
Investigating the relationship of nationalism and esotericism in
Finland, the authors tell the stories of Sigurd Wettenhovi-Aspa,
who thought that Finns were the root of all Western civilization,
and of Yrjoe von Groenhagen, who became a close friend of Heinrich
Himmler and Karl Maria Wiligut. They also explore the history of
Finnish parapsychology, the Finnish UFO craze, and the unique
evolution of Freemasonry in Finland, showing how, when the Masonic
order was banned, adherents created a number of other secret
societies, such as the Carpenter's Order, the Hypotenuse Order, and
the Brotherhood of February 17--which later became hubs for the OTO
and AMORC. Unveiling both the light and dark sides of modern
esotericism in Finland, the authors show how, because of its unique
position as partially European and partially Russian, Finland's
occult influence extends into the very heart of left-hand and
right-hand occult groups and secret societies around the world.
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