The Great Pyramid and the Bird of Fire
July 9, 2008
One of the strangest and least understood myths of Ancient Egypt concerns the bennu bird or phoenix. A description of the symbolism which it was intended to invoke was given by Rundle Clark. Clark: “One has to envision a perch extending out of the waters of the Void. On it rests a grey heron, the herald of all things to come. It opens its mouth and breaks the silence of the ancient night with the call of light and purpose, which ‘determines what is and what is not to be’… The... Read more »
The Seed of the Phoenix and the Great Pyramid
July 8, 2008
One of the most mysterious myths of ancient Egypt was the legend of the Phoenix. Rundle Clark in explains the relationship of the bennu bird to the phoenix and the symbolism it was intended to invoke. Clark: “One has to imagine a roost extending out from the deep of the Abyss. On it rests a herald (a grey heron) of all things to come. It opens its beak and breaks the quiet of the dawn with the call of life and destiny, which ‘determines what is to be and what is not’… The... Read more »
The Great Pyamid and the Promise of Redemption
July 2, 2008
The first three chapters in the Book of Genesis reveals the divine plan concerning life and death. It is absolutely necessary to grasps these truths and without this knowledge it is impossible to properly understand the rest of the Bible. But not only does the Bible contain these elementary principles so does the Great Pyramid The basis for the Christian religion is summed up in the scripture 1 Timothy 2:5-6 where it is stated that, “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and... Read more »
The Advent of Pyramidology
July 1, 2008
Many have held to the belief, over the centuries, that the purpose of the Great Pyramid was not as a tomb but that it’s real purpose was something. But the real purpose was not discovered until the end of the 1800’s. The greater majority of those doubters ( that the pyramid was a tomb) felt that it was something more; something far greater. During the middle ages mystics and star worshippers convened and had meetings inside the Pyramid believing they gained wisdom just from being... Read more »
The Great Pyramid and Freemasonry
June 25, 2008
As the eighteenth century drew to a close, the imminent explosion of Egyptological studies was gathering momentum. One last, curious episode in this story should be noted before moving on, however, and that is the rise of Freemasonry as a political and cultural force. The precise origen of Freemasonry and its entrance and import into the world, although highly shrouded by cranks and obsessives, was influential and played an extremely significant role in affecting not only the political world, but... Read more »
The Egyptian cunundrum
June 24, 2008
Whether cast in mystical, occult or pure science fiction vernacular there is certainly no denying that the Great Pyramid stands unmatched as the greatest architectural achievement in human history. The intelligence required to design and factor into it’s construction was beyond normal for that day. But in spite of the numerous anomalies the pure facts that confront the traditional view are nevertheless ignored and past over as though they are abstract subjective notions from lunatics. Yet... Read more »
The Man That is Oscar Arias Sanchez
June 20, 2008
Oscar Arias is the current president of the country of Costa Rica. He first assumed office on May 8, 2006 and is currently serving his second term. He had first been elected president on May 8, 1986 and served until May 8, 1990. For more information on Costa Rica, check out ToucanEstate. President Arias is best known as one of the driving figures behind the end of the Central American civil wars during the 1980s. For his efforts, Oscar Arias Sanchez received the Nobel Peace Price in 1987. Aside... Read more »
The Amazing Power Of Print
June 11, 2008
For centuries the printed word has been able to sway people one way or another in many cases all because of what they read. When there is a headline printed people pay attention. They usually automatically assume that if it makes the front page of the newspaper that it must be true. In the majority of cases it will be at least partially correct. Newspaper print especially can create a stir by whatever is printed in it. Newspapers have brought the news of wars began and wars that have ended. Newspapers... Read more »
Greek Fire - A Terrifying Early Medieval Weapon
June 9, 2008
Greek Fire, also known as Byzantine Fire, Greek Byzantine Fire, and Sea Fire, was a terrifying naval weapon mastered by the Greeks and the Byzantines during early Medieval times. This may be the earliest form of naval napalm, and allowed their ships to fight with fire, with some claims that there was so much fire that it seemed like they could light the water itself. The Byzantines usually used it in naval battles to great effect, and their opponents’ ships generally couldn’t escape... Read more »
An Impressive Bed and Breakfast Guest Register
June 6, 2008
WHO SLEPT HERE?: Stay where the famous have dined, danced and dreamt. For his honeymoon, Clark Gable and his beloved wife, Carole Lombard, stayed at the Gold Mountain Manor, a romantic inn tucked away in mountainous Big Bear, Calif. This retreat hosted many of the rich and famous. For those of us who frequent bed and breakfasts or country inns, the myriad of statesmen, writers, actors and other adorned personalities who once visited these places is one of many characteristics that makes the experience... Read more »
