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American Historians, why does the KKK have such ridiculous names for their ranks (Grand Wizard, Grand Cyclops, etc.)

by CreativeLemon

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hi! you may be interested in this earlier discussion

Where did the KKK get its bizarre titles for its hierarchy, such as "Imperial Wizard," "Grand Goblin," "King Kleagle," and "Cyclops"?