Introduction: Studying the Complex Histories of the Occult and Politics in Central and Eastern Europe
The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture July 3, 2024 Pavel Horák, Karolina Maria Kotkowska
The occult played a significant role in shaping the culture and politics of Central and Eastern Europe. Studying local occult groups helps deepen understanding of national movements, race and ethnicity, and socialist regimes in the region, revealing complex histories. This introduction to a special issue of PJAC.NS summarizes recent scholarship, presents the activities of the Central and Eastern European Network for the Academic Study of Western Esotericism (CEENASWE), and explains the ideas behind the special issue.