The Story of Atlantis and the Lost Lemuria

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21796

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The Story of Atlantis and the Lost Lemuria

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en

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W. Scott-Elliot presents a visionary account of lost civilizations, blending occult philosophy with historical speculation. The text explores the advanced technology, psychic faculties, and eventual destruction of Atlantis and Lemuria, offering a mystical perspective on human evolution and the nature of reality.

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In *The Story of Atlantis and the Lost Lemuria*, W. Scott-Elliot presents a pioneering historical narrative that challenges conventional materialistic historiography. Drawing upon Theosophical teachings and the concept of 'astral clairvoyance,' the author argues that written records are insufficient for understanding human evolution. Instead, he proposes accessing the 'memory of Nature,' a super-physical archive accessible through developed psychic faculties. This method reveals a cyclical history of humanity progressing through distinct root races. The narrative centers on the golden age of Atlantis, a civilization of spiritual adepts who mastered 'vril' energy. This etheric force powered their advanced technology, including aerial vessels capable of flight and complex subterranean water systems. Atlantean society was characterized by a dual household structure where men and women held equal status, and the elite adhered to a vegetarian diet. However, the civilization's decline was precipitated by internal strife and the misuse of their powerful weapons. The cataclysmic end of Atlantis involved massive volcanic and seismic events, followed by the inundation of the continent by the sea. Scott-Elliot contrasts this with the fate of Lemuria, an equally advanced continent that was not destroyed by water but was slowly consumed by internal fires and volcanic activity. The text details the fiery destruction of Lemuria, drawing parallels to modern eruptions like Mount Pelée, where red-hot dust and steam obliterated the landscape. As the continents sank, a select group of advanced individuals migrated from the dying Lemuria to Africa. Guided by Adepts from Venus, this group formed the nucleus of the Fourth Root Race, eventually evolving into the Fifth or Aryan Race. The work serves as an essay in 'astral clairvoyance' research, aiming to replace fragmented material history with a comprehensive understanding of planetary evolution and spiritual unity. Scott-Elliot asserts that without knowledge of the Atlantean phase, all current speculations on ethnology are futile. The book concludes by outlining the spiritual unity of mankind and the ultimate goal of evolution: the expansion of consciousness and union with the Divine.

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