Ruth Norman

Ruth E. Norman (August 18, 1900 – July 12, 1993) was the co-founder of the Unarius Academy of Science.[1][2]

The group was founded in February 1954 in Los Angeles, California by Norman and her husband Ernest L. Norman (1904–1971).[3] The two met after he gave a lecture in Glendale, California. She took over operations following his death. She was later known within the group as both Ioshanna (1972–1979) and Uriel (1980–1993). Uriel stood for "Universal Radiant Infinite Eternal Light."

Norman claimed to be the reincarnation of notable figures including Confucius, Mona Lisa, Ben Franklin, Socrates, Queen Elizabeth, and Tsar Peter the Great.[4] She was nicknamed "Spaceship Ruthie" in the press.[5]

References

  1. ^ Zeller, Benjamin E. (2009). Apocalyptic thought in UFO-based religions. In Kinane, Karolyn and Michael A. Ryan, eds. End of days: essays on the apocalypse from antiquity to modernity McFarland, ISBN 9780786442041
  2. ^ Tumminia, Diana G. (2005). When Prophecy Never Fails: Myth and Reality in a Flying-Saucer Group. Oxford University Press, ISBN 9780195176759
  3. ^ Bloom, Barry M. (July 29, 1993). Ruth Norman, 92; poet, humanitarian, cosmic visionary. San Diego Union-Tribune
  4. ^ Bishop, Greg, et. al (2006). Weird California. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN 9781402733840
  5. ^ Hillinger, Charles (April 13, 1977). She's betting flying saucers will pay call. Los Angeles Times

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