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The Occult Dimension of Nazism: Magic, Mysticism, and Millenarian Expectations in the Third Reich

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Published: Dec 31, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/mh.40444
Keywords:
Occultism Mysticism Propaganda Ritual Ideology Hittler
Dionisis Asimiadis
Aristotle Univeristy of Thessaloniki
Abstract

This paper examines the metaphysical dimension of Nazi Germany, analyzing the role of magic, mysticism, and millenarian beliefs in the Third Reich. It focuses on the influence of occult organizations and the connection between Nazism and German esotericism. The article explores the millenarian narrative promoted by Hitler, depicting his regime as the culmination of Aryan historical evolution. Furthermore, it analyzes the cult of the leader, the use of rituals and symbols, and their impact on Nazi propaganda and social cohesion. The study highlights the significance of these elements in understanding Nazi ideology and its influence on German society.

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Author Biography
Dionisis Asimiadis, Aristotle Univeristy of Thessaloniki

Διονύσιος Ασημιάδης, Πολιτικός Επιστήμονας, Υποψήφιος Διδάκτωρ ΑΠΘ

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Σπουδές:

2015-2019: Τμήμα Κοινωνικής Διοίκησης και Πολιτικής Επιστήμης, Προπτυχιακές σπουδές 

2019-2021: Τμήμα Νομικής Δημοκριτείου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης, Ίδρυμα Jean Monet, Mεταπτυχιακές σπουδές, Δίκαιο Οικονομία Πολιτική 

2021-2022: Τμήμα Οικονομικών Επιστημών, Εθνικό Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, Επιμορφωτικό πρόγραμμα, Σχεδιασμός και διαχείριση ευρωπαικών προγραμμάτων 

2023: Τμήμα Πολιτικών Επιστημών Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, Υποψήφιος διδάκτωρ 

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2018-2022: Υπεύθυνος δημοσίων σχέσεων στη δισκογραφική εταιρεία Polymusic

2022-2023: Υπεύθυνος ευρωπαικών προγραμμάτων στη δισκογραφική εταιρεία Polymusic

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