The Nazi party's ideology was deeply influenced by occultist beliefs, which shaped their ideas about race, religion, and politics. The concept of a pure Aryan race and the idea of a coming apocalypse were central to Nazi ideology and were rooted in occultist beliefs.

One of the key influences on Nazi ideology was the work of Madame Helena Blavatsky, a Russian occultist who founded the Theosophical Society. Blavatsky believed in the existence of a superior race of spiritual beings known as the Aryans, who were said to have originated in ancient Atlantis. The Nazis appropriated this idea, believing that the Aryan race was a superior race that was destined to rule the world.

Another key influence on Nazi ideology was the concept of a coming apocalypse. The Nazis believed that a great battle would soon take place between the forces of good and evil, and that the Aryan race would emerge victorious. This idea was rooted in occultist beliefs about the cyclical nature of history and the idea that the world was moving towards a great transformation.

Finally, the Nazi's occultist beliefs also influenced their ideas about religion and spirituality. They believed in a form of neo-paganism that rejected traditional Christian beliefs and embraced the idea of an Aryan God. This rejection of traditional religion was part of their broader rejection of Western civilization, which they saw as having been corrupted by Jewish and other non-Aryan influences.

In conclusion, the Nazi party's ideology was deeply influenced by occultist beliefs, including the concept of a pure Aryan race and the idea of a coming apocalypse. The legacy of this influence is a reminder of the dangers of allowing supernatural beliefs to drive political and social movements.

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