Were J.R.R. Tolkien And C.S. Lewis Occultists?According to conspiracy theorists, Tolkien and CS Lewis could be occultists given the number of references to occultism in their writings.
J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis are two of the most influential fantasy authors of all time, and their novels are beloved worldwide. However, several conspiracy theorists claim these two men were heavily involved in the occult and were priming their readers for a New World Order - the one conspiracy to rule them all.
What are Occultists and Occultism?
It isn't easy to define the terms as everyone has a different view of what they mean. For some, it's a fascinating sphere of paranormal activity and mystery, whilst to others, it implies sorcery and dark intentions.
Occult is generally regarded as anything relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming the use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
Were J.R.R. Tolkien And C.S. Lewis Occultists?
According to conspiracy theorists, in the epic novel "The Lord of the Rings", the eye of Sauron supposedly represents the all-seeing eye of the Illuminati (a huge family that controls governments worldwide). Some theorists claim that Gandalf symbolises the famous magician Aleister Crowley and that Frodo is an aspirant hoping to be initiated into Gandalf's illuminated brotherhood of black magic. They also suggest that the Ring Wraiths were initiated by the Black Brotherhood.
John Todd preached that Tolkien copied his novels from the Wiccan text "The Book of Shadows", which contains the religious texts and instructions for magical rituals found within the Neopagan religion of Wicca. He also believed that the runes used as illustrations in The Lord of the Rings are actually the witches' alphabet.
Some also believe that the Illuminati uses rings to enslave people! The "One Ring" poem is allegedly an incantation used to control brainwashed servants, as suggested by former Illuminati mind-controlled slaves. Some of the mind-controlled victims seem to obsessively look for a ring.
"One ring to rule them all,
One ring to find them,
One ring to bring them all,
And in the darkness bind them!"
As proof, conspiracy theorists note that Tolkien taught at Oxford, a college obviously run by the Illuminati. They claim Tolkien was softening his readers' resistance to the occult, preparing them for the coming Illuminati kingdom.
So, what about C.S. Lewis, one of Tolkien's closest friends? Are his novels Christian metaphors, or do they, as the conspiracy theorists would have you believe, have roots deeper in the occult and pagan religions? Conspiracy theorist Mary van Nattan says that Aslan the Lion from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe actually represents the pagan solar deities. The book focuses on a land plunged into eternal winter; however, Aslan's return breaks the wintry curse, so he likens it to the mid-winter solstice breaking through the winter nights. Van Hattan also points out that Aslan has golden fur, face, and eyes, much like the Sun. Numerous occult practices are glorified in the Chronicles of Narnia books, including taking the pain from someone onto yourself, resurrection and the Priory of Sion (the holy bloodline).
So, are some of our most noted authors occult practitioners or members of the Illuminati? Or have the conspiracy theorists twisted the meaning of the stories and morphed an innocent story into a bizarre set of coincidences? I'll leave you to decide for yourself, but next time you read the books, remember some of the items noted here and draw your own conclusions.
