@inbook{9857fd31033c453bb3a0a82a4d00919b,
title = "The Aetherius Society: A Ritual Perspective",
abstract = "The Aetherius Society is one of the best consolidated so-called UFO-religions. It is firmly rooted in Theosophy, but thanks to founder George King{\textquoteright}s entrepreneurship, the organisation has taken its own theological course, including a significant ritual course of actions. First George King, quite literally, took the Mahatmas of traditional Theosophy to the next level by transforming them into benevolent space beings from other planets. Secondly, he developed a number of rituals especially designed to counteract the destructive forces that are threatening Earth. The article analyses the ritual systems and, with respect to corresponding religious notions, explores their meaning and significance.",
author = "Mikael Rothstein",
year = "2021",
month = mar,
day = "18",
doi = "10.1163/9789004435537_023",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-90-04-43437-0 ",
series = "Brill Handbooks on Contemporary Religion",
publisher = "Brill",
pages = "452--471",
editor = "Zeller, {Benjamin E.}",
booktitle = "Handbook of UFO Religions",
}