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Sâr Péladan, a French mystic and the leader of the Rosicrucian order, was a major influence on Bogdan-Pitești's interest in the occult. Péladan's writings and teachings on the spiritual and mystical aspects of life, along with his exploration of the esoteric traditions of the Rosicrucians, resonated with Bogdan-Pitești and fueled his fascination with the occult.