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| The Secret King: Karl Maria Wiligut, Himmler's Lord of the Runes | 
 enlarge | Author: Karl Maria Wiligut
Publisher: Runa-Raven
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Sales Rank: 655959
Media: Paperback
Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1885972210
EAN: 9781885972217
ASIN: 1885972210
Publication Date: July 12, 2001
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There is much speculation about the occult roots of National Socialism, yet little concrete documentation has ever been uncovered. Of the materials that do exist, almost nothing has been translated into English--until now. This book, ten years in the making, contains the collected occult writings of Karl Maria Wiligut, the runic initiate and shadowy Secret King of Germany. His works were originally published in the rare ariosophical journals Hag All All Hag and Hagal. Heinrich Himmler --the leader of the SS and possibly the most powerful figure in the Third Reich-- commissioned Wiligut to write private reports on Runes, secret Germanic traditions, and prehistory. It was through this position of influence that Wiligut came to be known after his death as Himmlers Rasputin. Adeptly translated by Germanic history expert Dr. Stephen E. Flowers and edited by Michael Moynihan, these writings allow a glimpse into the strange magical world that enchanted high-ranking officials of Nazi Germany. For anyone fascinated about the role occultism played in the Third Reich, here is the evidence. Never before have source documents of this nature been made available to the English-speaking world! The Secret King contains: A full-length biographical introduction about Wiliguts turbulent life and exploring his magical worldview -- Translations of all Wiliguts major writings -- Wiliguts mysterious invocations, the Halgarita-Sayings -- Translations of private documents Wiligut submitted directly to the Reichsfuehrer-SS, Heinrich Himmler -- Essays on Wiliguts cosmology and traditions by other ariosophists of the past and present -- Himmlers own report of an SS name-giving ritual, attended by the inner circle of SS leaders and presided over by Wiligut -- An exclusive interview with Gabriele Winckler-Dechend, Wiliguts closest colleague from his period of service in the SS.
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The Secret Kings is a good translation of an odd book June 9, 2003
36 out of 44 found this review helpful
The Secet Kings is a good translation of a very weird book by a very weird man.
First, any one into the occult, Nazism, history, runes, or Asatru should buy this book, for no other reason than this is the only book I know of that has Wiligut's Nazi occult writtings.
As far as German occultists go, Wiligut is only important because he was a friend of the head of the S.S.
Most German Wotanists, both racialists and non-racialists, thought of him as nuts.
There is a thin line between a nut and a prophet.
Some people say there is no line.
In fact, he was kicked out of the S.S. for being insane.
The Great Aryan Pagan Walter Darre thought Wiligut a crackpot; to understand the New Paganism, read Darre.
Guido Von List, who was Folkish, but not an Aryan racist by our standards, is far more important to Neo-Pagan thought, while Wiligut, who was more of a common nut than a true Aryan racist, is more important as a shadowy figure in Nazi history.
This is an interesting book, but it should not be taken too serious in the world of today's Euro-centric Paganism.
Darre is the best Pagan out of the National Socialist age.
The First Real Book of the Millennium October 11, 2001
34 out of 60 found this review helpful
So much speculation and misconception about the SS has been fed into the minds of people for the past 50 years portraying them as the murderous henchmen of Hitler's "Final Solution". Now the SS speak for themselves through the writings of Widar himself. We learn that the SS were more of an ancient knightly fraternal order other than simple mindless killers as seen on TV. Delve into the dark mysteries of the Black Order of Teutonic Knights, and here, for the first time, read the mystical runo-speech of the Halgarita-Sayings first used by ancient Germanic tribes, and understand Wiligut's knowledge of Esoteric runic power, which may have been used to give the SS so many victories. Although from an unconventional standpoint as compared to modern day Runic Schools, Wiligut talks of the ancient Aryan Warrior Maidenhood, the Evolution of Humanity, the SS Ring, and the trilateral essence of the Got being within every Aryan. This book proves once more that Germanic Orders living by standards of honor and chivalry were not simply fanciful myths created 200 years ago, but deep seated in Germanic culture since even before Christ's birth. The evidence is irrefutable! This book is a MUST for anyone who wishes to further their studies in Armanist or Irminist faith, but beware the knowledge to the novice in Runic Power! Once read, you will have a better understanding of the Rit-Ar-Man Order and their integral part in shaping the Destiny of Mankind for an eternity, thus, truly knowing the meaning of the SS motto: "Meine Ehre heisst Treue"
The Real Evidence for the Occult Reich August 8, 2001
26 out of 31 found this review helpful
THE SECRET KING is the first-ever English translation of the works of Karl Maria Wiligut, widely referred to as "Himmler's Rasputin." Wiligut is a strange, enigmatic figure. A decorated veteran of the First World War, he was also a former mental patient who believed himself to be the custodian of a Germanic religious tradition more ancient than the cult of Wotan. Was Wiligut mad? Reading these documents, many of which come from the secret files of the SS itself, one finds it hard to say. The texts are often extremely obscure, mysterious to the point of almost complete opacity. And yet, the more one reads the more one senses that there is a coherent teaching here--and that Wiligut was indeed an initiate into some ancient Nordic body of wisdom. Most of the texts were originally published by Wiligut in the journal HAGAL, under the pseudonym Jarl Widar. These demand a careful reading--indeed, multiple readings. The volume also includes other fascinating items, such as a record of a mystical SS "name giving rite," and an interview with one of Wiligut's disciples. There has been intense interest in the phenomenon of "Nazi occultism" for the past thirty years or so, but this is the FIRST TIME that any actual Nazi documents of an occult nature have been collected together and translated into English. The extent to which Himmler and the SS were open to Wiligut's fantastic ideas will surprise many. This is an exciting book to read on many levels. It is must-reading for those interested in the history of the SS and the Hitler period--as well as for devotees of Germanic mythology, mysticism, and the runes. The Wiligut texts have been expertly translated by Stephen Flowers, whose introduction is also extremely valuable. Michael Moynihan has done a superb job of assembling these materials, and the volume is beautifully designed and printed. The softcover edition is very attractive, but I recommend that you look for the hardcover, limited edition. It is more expensive, but well worth the cost.
The First Real Book of the Millennium October 11, 2001
17 out of 25 found this review helpful
So much speculation and misconception about the SS has been fed into the minds of people for the past 50 years portraying them as the murderous henchmen of Hitler's "Final Solution". Now the SS speak for themselves through the writings of Widar himself. We learn that the SS were more of an ancient knightly fraternal order other than simple mindless killers as seen on TV. Delve into the dark mysteries of the Black Order of Teutonic Knights, and here, for the first time, read the mystical runo-speech of the Halgarita-Sayings first used by ancient Germanic tribes, and understand Wiligut's knowledge of Esoteric runic power, which may have been used to give the SS so many victories. Although from an unconventional standpoint as compared to modern day Runic Schools, Wiligut talks of the ancient Aryan Warrior Maidenhood, the Evolution of Humanity, the SS Ring, and the trilateral essence of the Got being within every Aryan. This book proves once more that Germanic Orders living by standards of honor and chivalry were not simply fanciful myths created 200 years ago, but deep seated in Germanic culture since even before Christ's birth. The evidence is irrefutable! This book is a MUST for anyone who wishes to further their studies in Armanist or Irminist faith, but beware the knowledge to the novice in Runic Power! Once read, you will have a better understanding of the Rit-Ar-Man Order and their integral part in shaping the Destiny of Mankind for an eternity, thus, truly knowing the meaning of the SS motto: "Meine Ehre heisst Treue"
Finally!!!! September 27, 2001
9 out of 20 found this review helpful
I'm just waiting for this book to years!Finally,Michael Moynihan has finish this book on Karl Maria Wiligut.This is the first book about the irminist king of Wewelsburg written in english.The book Weisthor is also a very good book and well documented,but is written in german.Thank you Mr.Moynihan from the leader of the Karl Maria Wiligut Society.In Irmins treue.
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