Nazi

The Nazis, led by Adolf Hitler and initiated the second world war, are believed by many to had a major interest in Occultism and the Paranormal. In all areas controlled by Nazi, the western esoteric tradition experienced a major setback, since the Nazis executed esotericists and banned esoteric organisations, including the Freemasons and the Rosicrucians.

Expeditions
The Nazis organised expeditions to Antarctica and Tibet, believed to be searching for the secret city of Shambala.

Executed esotericists
The Nazis executed many esotericists, including Freemasons and Rosicrucians. Below is a list of them:
 * Constant Chevillon, head of FUDOFSI, freemason of the MM Rite.

Effect on Esotericism
See Western mystery tradition.

Secret weapons
Many people believe Nazis had flying saucers, time machines and being in telepathetic contact with alien civilisations. Some believe the Nazis travelled back into Ancient Babylon by using their time machines. (Reference: VHS tape "The Secret Weapons of Third Reich")