Arktos. Polární mýtus ve vědě, v symbolice a v přežívajícím nacismu – Godwin Joscelyn (2025)

This Czech-language book explores the archetype of the pole in both its celestial and earthly forms. Joscelyn Godwin examines legends of an ancient Golden Age that, according to some accounts, ended in a prehistoric catastrophe caused by a shift in the Earth’s axis. The Earth’s present inclination is considered in light of the latest geological theories, together with predictions of a possible future shift of the poles. The author also addresses controversial subjects including Nazi occult theories, secret bases in Antarctica, UFOs and the mythology of Hyperborea. Unlike sensationalist interpretations, he offers a critical view supported by extensive research into sources in several languages. This fascinating and at times chilling journey into cosmology, occultism, conspiracy theories and radically eccentric movements reveals the surprising mysteries of the poles and lands covered by eternal ice. It shows that the enduring fascination with these ideas forms part of a “polar tradition”, a hidden wisdom that repeatedly resurfaces throughout history. The book presents a unique synthesis of scientific theories, esoteric traditions and cultural myths, leading readers into the fascinating world of the “polar archetype.”