Inufology and the study of allegedextraterrestrial beings and lifeforms visitingEarth, "Nordics", "Nordic aliens" or "Tall Whites" are among the names given to one of several purportedhumanoid races hailing from thePleiadesstar cluster (i.e.,Pleiadians), as they reportedly share superficial similarities with "Nordic", Germanic, orScandinavian humans.[1] Allegedcontactees describe Nordics as being somewhat taller than the average human, standing roughly 6–7 ft (1.8–2.1 m) in height (with an equally proportional weight), and showing stereotypically "European" or "White" features, such as long, straightblond hair,blue eyes,[2] andfair skin.[3][2][4] The skin tone has also been reported by individuals who say they have seen such beings as being a pale blue-grey orpastel purple.[citation needed]
In the1950s,George Adamski, a Polish-American ufologist, was among the first to publicly report his alleged contact with Nordic beings. Scholars note that themythology of extraterrestrial visitations from such beings (with physical features superficially described as "Aryan") often make mention oftelepathy,benevolence, and physicalbeauty and grace; however, many purported alien and extraterrestrial encounters also involve some degree of telepathy serving as the primary communication with human beings.[5][6][1]
Cultural historianDavid J. Skal wrote that early stories of Nordic-type aliens may have been partially inspired by the 1951 filmThe Day the Earth Stood Still, in which an extraterrestrial arrives onEarth to warn humanity about the dangers ofatomic weapons.[6]Bates College professor Stephanie Kelley-Romano described alien abduction beliefs as "a living myth", and notes that, among believers, Nordic aliens "are often associated withspiritual growth and love and act as protectors for the experiencers."[5]
In contactee and ufology literature, Nordic aliens are often described as benevolent or even "magical" beings who want to observe and communicate with humans and are concerned about the Earth'secology or prospects forworld peace. Believers also ascribe telepathic powers to Nordic aliens,[4] and describe them as "paternal, watchful, smiling, affectionate, and youthful".[2]
During the 1950s, many people alleging to be contactees, especially those in Europe, claimed encounters with beings fitting this description. Such claims became relatively less common in subsequent decades, as thegrey alien supplanted the Nordic in most alleged accounts of extraterrestrial encounters.[4]
Books claiming personal contact with Nordic aliens includeGeorge Adamski'sFlying Saucers Have Landed[7] andInside the Space Ships,[8]Howard Menger'sFrom Outer Space to You,[9][10]Travis Walton'sThe Walton Experience[11] and Charles James Hall'sMillennial Hospitality[12] (film adapted asWalking with the Tall Whites (2020).[13]
The UFO religionUniverse People contains a variety of interactions, published as "Talks with Teachings from my Cosmic Friends".[14]
The Brazilian science fiction novella"Major Atlas - Uma Novela Sobre Alienígenas Nórdicos", stands out in the science fiction landscape for its deep and extensive exploration of the Nordic alien (Pleiadian) theme, arguably more so than any other work of fiction. The narrative centers on a police officer who undergoes an extraordinary transformation. After being exposed to a mysterious cosmic essence, he is endowed with superhuman abilities strikingly similar to those of Superman. As the plot unfolds, the protagonist finds himself involved in a complex web of deceit, realizing he is a pawn in a larger, manipulated narrative and slowly uncovers the secrets of the Pleiadian beings, highlighting themes of manipulation, hidden power structures, and the nature of reality. The book uses the Nordic alien mythology not merely as a backdrop but as a fundamental, driving force of its central conflict and character development.
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