#6: The Illuminati myth
The real Illuminati began far from modern pop songs and political rumors. The Bavarian Illuminati was founded in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt in what is now Germany, and it was part of the secret society culture of the Enlightenment. It did not last long as an organized group, but the name had a second life. Over time, the Illuminati became a kind of shorthand for the suspicion that a hidden elite was guiding world events. In the modern myth, people claim to see Illuminati influence in music videos, award show performances, dollar bills, political symbols, and celebrity careers.
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