Nordic aliens
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Summary
Nordic aliens are described in UFO literature as tall, human-like extraterrestrials with blond hair, blue eyes, and fair skin who are said to originate from the Pleiades star cluster. These benevolent figures were prominent in 1950s contact claims, particularly through figures like George Adamski, before being largely replaced by grey aliens in later decades. Believers view these beings as telepathic protectors concerned with Earth's peace and ecology, though most UFO investigators regarded early claimants as charlatans.
| Type | Term |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Nordic alien, Nordics, Pleiadians |
Nordic aliens are a type of extraterrestrial described in UFO and contactee literature as tall, human-looking beings, roughly 1.8–2.1 metres (6–7 ft) tall, with long straight blond hair, blue eyes and fair skin. They are often said to come from the Pleiades star cluster, hence the name "Pleiadians."[1] They take their name from a supposed resemblance to Scandinavian or Germanic people. Scholars note that the stories often stress telepathy, benevolence and physical beauty, with features described as "Aryan."[1] They were the typical "space brothers" of 1950s contact claims, especially in Europe, before the grey alien became dominant.[1][2]
Origins
George Adamski was among the first to report contact with Nordic beings.[1] He said that on 20 November 1952, near Desert Center, California, a scout ship landed and its pilot, a Venusian named Orthon, warned him by telepathy of the dangers of nuclear war. Orthon, he said, was of medium height with long blond hair and tanned skin.[2] Adamski described his meetings and flights with these "Space Brothers" in Flying Saucers Have Landed (1953, with Desmond Leslie), Inside the Space Ships (1955) and Flying Saucers Farewell (1961). The first two were bestsellers, selling a combined 200,000 copies by 1960, and his work was especially popular in Japan.[2] Cultural historian David J. Skal suggested that early Nordic stories may have been partly inspired by the 1951 film The Day the Earth Stood Still, in which a human-like visitor warns humanity about atomic weapons.[1]
Most UFO investigators regarded Adamski as a charlatan.[2]
- Ruppelt's verdict. In 1953 Blue Book chief Edward Ruppelt attended one of his lectures in civilian clothes and concluded he was a talented con artist.[2]
- The Straith letter. A 1957 "State Department" letter endorsing his story, signed "R.E. Straith," was revealed in 1985 to have been a prank by ufologist James Moseley and Gray Barker.[2]
- The planets. Even in the early 1950s his descriptions of conditions on Venus and Mars "flew in the face of massive scientific evidence."[2]
Characteristics
In contactee writings, Nordics are usually benevolent, even "magical," beings who want to observe and communicate with humans and are concerned about Earth's ecology and world peace. Believers credit them with telepathy and describe them as "paternal, watchful, smiling, affectionate, and youthful."[1] Bates College professor Stephanie Kelley-Romano, who calls abduction belief "a living myth," notes that among believers Nordics "are often associated with spiritual growth and love and act as protectors for the experiencers."[1]
Claimed contacts
- Books. Accounts of personal contact include Adamski's books, Howard Menger's From Outer Space to You, Travis Walton's The Walton Experience and Charles James Hall's Millennial Hospitality, filmed as Walking with the Tall Whites (2020). See Travis Walton incident.[1]
- Ashtar. In 1952 contactee George Van Tassel said he was in telepathic contact with "Ashtar Sheran," a benevolent Nordic. Other mediums followed, and at one point dozens of people claimed contact with Ashtar, delivering conflicting messages.[1]
- Billy Meier and others. Since 1975 Billy Meier has claimed contact with benevolent beings from the Pleiades. Followers of the UFO religion Universe People also report such contacts.[1] See also Elizabeth Klarer.
Such claims, common in the 1950s, became rarer in later decades as the grey alien took over most encounter stories.[1]
Blue-skinned variants
Later legends sometimes gave benevolent aliens bluish skin. The 1974 documentary UFOs: Past, Present, and Future described a supposed landing at Holloman Air Force Base by occupants with "an odd blue-grey complexion" and wide-set eyes.[1] Filmmaker James Cameron's mother described a dream of a blue-skinned being in the 1970s. Cameron wrote an unpublished script based on it in 1976 and returned to the idea in Avatar (2009). By the late 1990s, internet lore described some "good guy" aliens as light blue.[1]
Notes on the earlier version of this article
The earlier version's points are supported by the sources read here and have been kept and expanded.[1][2]
References
- Nordic aliens — Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · archived copy
- George Adamski — Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · archived copy
Facts in this article are drawn in part from the Wikipedia articles “Nordic aliens”, “George Adamski”, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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