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Stephen Edred Flowers

    An American runologist and proponent of occultism and Germanic mysticism, Flowers holds degrees in Germanic and Celtic philology. He is an advocate of "Esoteric Runology" or "Odinism," an occultist interpretation of Germanic Neopaganism.

    Stephen Edred Flowers
    The Fraternitas Saturni
    Dark Rûna
    Runarmal II
    Alu, an Advanced Guide to Operative Runology
    Runes and Magic
    Uncle Setnakt's Essential Guide to the Left Hand Path
    • 2023

      The Reform of Life

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the Lebensreformbewegungen, this book delves into the diverse cultural, social, and artistic movements in Central Europe from 1880 to 1933. It highlights influential figures like Rudolf Steiner and Hermann Hesse, alongside movements such as Theosophy and Nudism. The author connects these early reform efforts to later developments in Anglo-American culture, including health food and environmentalism. Additionally, it discusses Magnus Hirschfeld's groundbreaking work in gay rights and gender studies, and traces the origins of the American Hippie movement, revealing a complex legacy intertwined with National Socialism.

      The Reform of Life
    • 2023

      Gothick Meditations at Midnight

      Esoteric Commentaries on Classic Horror Literature and Film 1919-1975

      • 378 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Exploring the cultural mythologies of the late 19th to early 20th centuries, this thematic study delves into classic horror and science-fiction films, alongside their literary roots. It intertwines personal memoirs from the author's childhood during the Monster Craze (1958-1968) with critical analyses of iconic figures like Dracula, Frankenstein, and Lovecraft. Each chapter employs various interpretative lenses, revealing hidden aspects of these narratives. This interdisciplinary work appeals to enthusiasts of folklore, occult studies, and the eerie realms of film and literature.

      Gothick Meditations at Midnight
    • 2022

      The Occult Roots of Bolshevism

      • 130 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The book delves into the occult dimensions of Marxism and Bolshevism, examining the influence of Russian Cosmism on these ideologies. It defines key concepts like occultism and magic, then explores figures such as Federov and Tsiolkovsky, along with the esoteric practices of early Bolsheviks. The text analyzes the occult significance of Soviet symbols and Stalin's personal engagement with these themes. Additionally, it addresses the rise of neo-paganism in contemporary Russia, revealing how these historical insights illuminate the interplay between politics and the occult in today's world.

      The Occult Roots of Bolshevism
    • 2022

      Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D., offers a critical history and analysis of the occult and esoteric streams of thought active in the Third Reich and the new flowerings of occult Nazism at work in movements today.

      The Occult in National Socialism
    • 2021

      Green Rûna

      • 110 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The book compiles significant works by Edred Thorsson from the late 1970s to early 1980s, originally published in obscure journals focused on Ásatrú and Odinism. It includes diverse topics such as the Uthark Theory, reincarnation, and the Germanic concept of the holy, alongside a biography that explores Thorsson's influential yet controversial role in the Northern Renaissance in North America. This collection preserves valuable insights that might have otherwise been lost, showcasing Thorsson's contributions to runic esotericism and Ásatrú philosophy.

      Green Rûna
    • 2021
    • 2019

      Dark Rûna

      Containing the Complete Essays Originally Published in Black Rûna (1995)

      • 94 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Exploring esoteric themes, this anthology features seventeen articles that delve into the mystical and historical significance of the Order of the Trapezoid in the 1980s. Topics range from the Graal and Wotan to runology and the cultural impact of runes, including their connection to symbols like the "Peace Sign." Additionally, it examines the use of occult practices in 1930s Germany, blending myth with reality. This collection offers a comprehensive insight into a unique intersection of spirituality, mythology, and cultural history.

      Dark Rûna
    • 2019

      Studia Germanica

      • 86 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.9(22)Add rating

      Exploring the intersections of heroic poetry and religious interpretation, this collection features essays that delve into rune-magic, the figure of Sigurdr Sigmundr, and the heresies of the Middle Ages. It highlights the Celtic roots of heroic epic poetry in medieval Germany, offering a semiotic perspective that enriches the understanding of these themes. The essays provide a scholarly examination of how cultural and religious elements influenced the development of medieval literature.

      Studia Germanica
    • 2019

      The Magian Tarok

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.1(19)Add rating

      Reveals the historical roots of the symbology of the Tarot in the Mithraic tradition of the Persian Magi and the Hermetic tradition

      The Magian Tarok
    • 2018

      Ecologies of Faith in a Digital Age

      • 250 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.4(95)Add rating

      Many Christian institutions have embraced new technologies, especially online education. But is it possible for us to grow spiritually through our digital communities? Steve Lowe and Mary Lowe, longtime proponents of online education, trace the motif of spiritual growth through Scripture and consider how students and professors alike might foster digital ecologies in which spiritual transformation can take place.

      Ecologies of Faith in a Digital Age