Spear of Destiny
what are other names for the spear of destiny? (name 1)
Holy Lance, lance of Longinus and holy spear.
what is the Holy Grail?
The cup Jesus Christ Drank from The Last Supper.
what is the Ghent altarpiece also known as?
Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
modern day uses of the word occult (at least 1 example).
Horoscopes, UFO's & Ghost
Who ordered the Ahnenerbe on expeditions all over the world?
Adolf Hitler
in what year did Hitler invade Vienna for the spear?
in 1938
who buried Jesus and attmepted to use the Holy Grail to collect his blood?
Joseph of Arimathea
how many panels does the art piece have?
12 panels
what century was the term Occult sciences used?
16th-century
What was the reason Hitler, and the Nazis believe the Aryan race lost their supernatural powers?
due to breeding with inferior races
what is the spear of destiny?
spear that had allegedly pierced the side of Jesus Christ.
true or false: the holy grail is one of the most sought after christian relics.
true
why did Hitler want the Ghent Altarpiece?
for the main attraction of Führermuseum (The Super Museum)
what century did the term occultism emerge?
19th century
What race was Hitler and The SS group hoping the find?
The original Aryan Race
who was the first holy roman emperor who wielded the spear?
Charlemagne
what 2 things did Himmler think the Holy Grail would give/do?
1. Win the War 2. Give supernatural Powers.
how many known attempts has the Ghent Altarpiece almost been stolen?
13 known attempts
what did the term Occult Sciences refer to?
astrology, alchemy and natural magic
Who created a SS branch known as Ahnenerbe?
Heinrich Himmler
what were the reasons Hitler wanted the spear of destiny? (name 1 reason)
whoever carried it into battle would always be victorious, the holder can shape the world for good or evil.
did Himmler succeed in finding the Holy Grail?
no he did not.
name 1 of the 2 siblings who created the Ghent Altarpiece
Hubert Van Eyck and Jan Van Eyck
what is the name of a category of supernatural beliefs and practices which usually fall outside the scope of organized religion and science.
The Occult
what historical objects that were said to give unbelievable power were Hitler and the SS looking for?
The Ghant Altarpiece, Ark of Covenant, Spear of Destiny and The Holy Grail