Illuminati? Real, or a manifestation of conspiracy theories?
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Illuminati was a real order that existed in Europe. They did try to infiltrate freemasonry but failed.
But beyond that most of the information is false. They did not use the pyramid symbol, in fact the Illuminati only got connected with that symbol because of the Illuminatius! Trilogy wich has nothing to do with the real Illuminati but rather with the church of the subgenius.
The real Illuminati used the owl as a symbol due to its symbolism. The order was eventually destroyed by the ruler of Bavaria and he sent copies of the cypher they used to other rulers.
The goal of the order was to essentially accomplished without it during the enlightenment.
So as a historical order? It existed.
Like the conspiracy theories use it? No it's false.
(Note that this is a short version, there are some more details that could be discussed)