Agartha

Agartha ( Hindustani form) or Agarthi ( Mongolian form) is a mythological place that is regarded in occultism as Aryan world center lead from which underground passages in all parts of the world.

The name was known in 1924 by the book " animals, humans and gods " by Ferdinand Ossendowski who wants to hear during a stay in Central Asia Mongolian tales of a mysterious subterranean realm called Agarthi. This kingdom is to be below the Himalayas and being ruled by a " king of the world ". This king once again stand with all the important people ( kings, priests, etc.) in conjunction and directs their fate, depending on whether they act pleasing to God. In Agartha myth is said to reflect the theosophical model of an overarching principle, the unity of the people and of a supreme ruler.

Ossendowski work was sharply criticized, as Sven Hedin was trying to prove that Ossendowski could not have been at the Koko -nor and in Tibet and the narrative of the work of French occultist Alexandre Saint -Yves d' Alveydre removed - hence plagiarism - be.

Ossendowski adepts, such as René Guénon, who controlled the Agharta myth with the Grail legend connected and constructed a chiliastic idea where the " King of the World " which is a good result against the evil people in the fight.

Reception

As of May 1975, the ARD shone in the early evening, a 14-part series called " They come from Agarthi ", which can be seen as an early German "Mystery " series. Directed by Hagen Müller-Stahl, other roles were filled by Günter Lamprecht, Herbert Stass and Monika Gabriel. The focus of the activities is a young couple who is embroiled in mysterious events that are attributed to a nation of Agarthi.

In his 2011 film Children Who Chase Lost incurred Makoto Shinkai Voices tells the story of a girl who travels to Agartha.