The Myth of the Blood by Julius Evola

I have read The Myth of the Blood – The Genesis of Racialism by Julius Evola.

The City of the Sun

In the chapter titled Origins, Evola introduces the heroic vision of the Italian philosopher and theologian Tomaso Campanella (1589–1639). Campanella’s idea state, the City of the Sun, is described thus:

‘The “Solarians,” who rule in his hypothetic State, mock the Europeans of the time, who “dedicate themselves with great care to the improvement of the race of dogs and horses, and do not deign to occupy themselves with the race of Men.” The Solarians have rather created in their State a ministry which, aided by competent men, by doctors and astrologers, controls all unions between men and women. The authorization of this ministry is necessary in the “city of the sun” not only for marriages, but also for engendering and baptizing children. The purpose is the formation “of the most beautiful race possible.”’

Julius Evola – The Myth of the Blood. Pages 5-6.

I must become further acquainted with the works of Campanella before elaborating further. What I can say for now is that is indeed in the interest of a nation (and all of humanity and creation) to promote eugenics and to halt dysgenic developments.

The Aryans

In the chapter titled The Doctrine of the Count Gobineau, Evola shares the insights of ‘the steampunk father of scientific racism’ as Bronze Age Pervert calls him. In regard to the Iranian tradition, he notes the following:

‘The Aryans are conceived as the friends, the faithful, and the allies of the God of Light, who combat for him against the God of Shadows, Ahriman, and against his emissaries.’

Julius Evola – The Myth of the Blood. Page 23.

As will be familiar to Enjoyers of my content, the Iranian Aryans descended from the Corded Ware Culture of Europe. He continues:

‘The name ârya has been sought also in Europe. The ancient name of Ireland, Erin, Erenn, has been referred back to it, and a corresponding trace is thought to be found in the Irish term aire, which means “lord.”’

Julius Evola – The Myth of the Blood. Page 23.

And, moreover:

‘Gobineau finds the concept of light, of splendor, at the center of the spiritualty of the Arya race. The Aryan gods are essentially divinities of light, of solar splendor, of the luminous sky, of the day.’

Julius Evola – The Myth of the Blood. Page 24.

Pictured below: An Emissary of Divine Splendour contemplating the mysteries of the Universe.

Democratico-Jacobin

In the chapter titled Developments, Evola also discusses the teachings of Gobineau:

‘Against the democratico-Jacobin principle of equality, he affirms the principle of humans difference. Against the Enlightenment cult of reason, he affirms the superiority of gifts that are not leaned and that have root in the blood, in the race.’

Julius Evola – The Myth of the Blood. Page 29.

I mainly thought to share this quote because I found the term Democratico-Jacobin useful and fun. Moreover, it is natural that Gobineau, a French aristocrat, should be averse to the French Revolution and its consequences.

Conclusion

I would not necessarily recommend The Myth of the Blood. The book mainly consists of Evola presenting the (often outdated) views of other scholars. So, it is not so much of Evola’s own views that are being discussed. For his own analyses regarding race, I would rather recommend Metaphysics of Power or Revolt Against the Modern World. I am an Evola Autist, so I must read all of his works!