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The Mysteries of Germany's Most Secret Occult Order The hidden teachings and practices of German occultism have long held a strong fascination for the poet as well as the historian. The largest German secret lodge—the Fraternitas Saturni—revealed neither its membership, its inner teachings, nor its rites. Still the most active and important magical society in Germany today, the FS has been the object of speculation, suspicion, and suppression. It is only through a chance occurrence that the inner documents of this order were published in Germany. The book you now hold is the first comprehensive interpretive study of these documents and of the inner workings of the FS which they reveal. Within these pages you will discover the fascinating stories of this order's founders and leaders. You will witness the development of its magical doctrines and practices, its banishment by the Nazis, and its postwar dissentions and conflicts. The Saturnian degree system of initiation will be revealed in full detail, as will some of the order's unique cosmologi¬ cal and sex-magical teachings. A selection of some of the most powerful and unusual rites historically practiced by the FS are also offered. Fire and Ice throws a unique light on one of the world's darkest and most mysterious philosophical corners. It is a book of accomplished scholarship and a compendium of fascinating anecdote. This text will be found to be indispensable for anyone interested in the history of western occultism of the 20th century. About the Author Stephen Edred Flowers studied Germanic and Celtic philology and religious history at the University of Texas at Austin from 1973 to 1984. In 1981-82 he studied magic and the history of occultism at the University of Goettingen, Germany. He received a Ph.D. in Germanic Languages and Medieval Studies from the University of Texas in 1984. His dissertation was entitled "Runes and Magic." From 1984 to 1989 he was a Lecturer in the Departments of English and Germanic Languages at the University of Texas and is now an instructor of Humanities at Austin Community College. He lives with his wife, Crystal, near Austin, Texas. To Write to the Author If you wish to contact the author or would like more information about this book, please write to the author in care of Llewellyn Worldwide, and we will forward your request. Both the author and publisher appreciate hearing from you and learning of your enjoyment of this book and how it has helped you. Llewellyn Worldwide cannot guarantee that every letter written to the author can be answered, but all will be forwarded. Please write to: Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D. c/o Llewellyn Worldwide P.O. Box 64383-776, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383, U.S.A. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for reply, or $1.00 to cover costs. If outside the U.S.A., enclose international postal reply coupon. Free Catalog from Llewellyn For more than 90 years Llewellyn has brought its readers knowledge in the fields of metaphysics and human potential. Learn about the newest books in spiritual guidance, natural healing, astrology, occult philosophy, and more. Enjoy book reviews, new age articles, a calendar of events, plus current advertised products and services. To get your free copy of Llewellyn's New Worlds of Mind and Spirit, send your name and address to: Llewellyn's New Worlds of Mind and Spirit P.O. Box 64383-776, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383, U.S.A. Llewellyn's Teutonic Magick Series Teutonic Magick is as vast as the northern sky and as deep as the shrouded northern mists. Many of the most powerful forms of magick in the West were developed to an early perfection by Teutonic magicians—Albertus Magnus, Agrippa, Paracelsus— some were even elevated to the level of legend, such as Faustus. Teutonic Magick is multifaceted—it has its own innate traditions—those of the ancient Germanic peoples (Anglo-Saxons,