Peredur, the Undiscovered Truth of the Nazi Grail Quest.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Senior, David James.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National socialism and occultism.

Albigenses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (170 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the historical and ideological intersections between the Nazi regime and the myth of the Holy Grail, centering on Otto Rahn, a German SS officer and scholar. Rahn, inspired by medieval legends and the works of Wolfram von Eschenbach, embarked on a quest to locate the Grail, which he believed was connected to the Cathars of southern France and the fortress of Montségur. The narrative delves into Rahn’s life, his relationship with the Nazi ideologies promoted by Heinrich Himmler, and the use of myth and archaeology as propaganda tools. Part I examines the Nazi pursuit of Aryan mysticism, while Part II connects Rahn’s endeavors to the Welsh tale of Peredur, offering new interpretations of the Grail legend. This work is intended for readers interested in history, mythology, and the cultural impact of the Nazi regime. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright Page

Contents

Part I The Nazi Quest for the Holy Grail

Prologue to Part I

Chapter 1 The Early Life of Otto Rahn

Chapter 2 Rahn’s Quest for the Holy Grail Commences

Chapter 3 Hitler, Wagner and Parsifal

Chapter 4 Ludwig II

Chapter 5 Enter the Nazis

Chapter 6 Wewelsburg Castle

Chapter 7 Religious Implications of the Grail Hunt

Chapter 8 Rahn’s Theory and the Cathars

Chapter 9 Christian Relic?

Chapter 10 Rahn’s Search for the Grail Continues

Chapter 11 The Holy Lance

Chapter 12 The End of Rahn

Part II Peredur – The Truth of the Grail

Prologue to Part II

Chapter 13 The Mabinogion

Chapter 14 The Grail Story

Chapter 15 The Historical Peredur

Chapter 16 Peredur the Son of Evrawc (A Tale from The Mabinogion)

Chapter 17 The Truth of the Grail

Conclusion

Appendix I P Comparison

Appendix II Chimaera

Appendix III Barnburgh – A Case Study

Appendix IV Lilla Cross Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781036110550

1036110559

9781036110536

1036110532

OCLC:

1484072854