Early Life and Mystical Influences
- Rudolf von Sebottendorf, born Adam Alfred Rudolf Glauer, was influenced by Sufi practices and Masonry after moving to Turkey.
- In Turkey, he was associated with the Termudi family and introduced to esoteric teachings, acquiring a library of occult books.
- His mystical influences included meditation, astrology, numerology, and alchemy, aligning with his Freemasonry activities.
- Sebottendorf embraced Sufi practices and sought spiritual realization through numerological meditation exercises.
Formation of the Thule Society
- In Munich, Sebottendorf founded the Thule Society, a group of nationalist and occult interests.
- The Thule Society played a role in the founding of the German Workers’ Party, a precursor to the Nazi Party.
- Sebottendorf acquired and transformed the newspaper ‘Münchner Beobachter’, a key propaganda tool later for the Nazi Party.
Connection and Influence on Nazi Formation
- Sebottendorf’s Thule Society connections helped foster early connections between right-wing organizations.
- The Society’s establishment of the DAP facilitated Adolf Hitler’s entry and transformation into the Nazi Party.
Freemasonry and Occult Connections
- Sebottendorf was known for his involvement with Freemasonry, particularly in associating Sufi doctrines with Masonic practices.
- Freemasonry under Nazi ideology was targeted, yet Sebottendorf’s connections influenced early Nazi ideology through his occult and esoteric teachings.
Later Life and Legacy
- After being expelled from Germany, Sebottendorf continued to write and work as an intelligence agent.
- His book ‘Bevor Hitler came’ was banned in Nazi Germany due to its controversial content about early Nazi connections.
- Sebottendorf’s death is surrounded by mystery with various theories ranging from suicide to living years past 1945.
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