Ancient Skies - Vol 04 No 4 - 1977

Magazine Overview

Title: ANCIENT SKIES
Issue: Volume 4, Number 4
Date: September-October, 1977
Publisher: ANCIENT ASTRONAUT SOCIETY
Country: USA
Price: $1.50
Cover Headline: WAS EARTH COLONIZED BY MAN HIMSELF? WERE "APE MEN" THE RESULT OF GENETIC ENGINEERING?

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into speculative theories about Earth's past, focusing on the possibility of extraterrestrial colonization and the origins of humanity and early hominoids.

Article: WAS EARTH COLONIZED BY MAN HIMSELF? WERE "APE MEN" THE RESULT OF GENETIC ENGINEERING? BY ROBIN COLLYNS

Robin Collyns, author of several books on the ancient astronaut theory, presents his hypothesis that Earth was colonized by space beings over billions of years. He posits that Man was not divinely created or evolved from primitive creatures but was brought to Earth by his own kind, possibly from a planet in the Serpentarius constellation.

Collyns addresses two primary problems: the 'Garden of Eden' story and the existence of hominoids or 'ape men.' He suggests the 'Garden of Eden' was not a theological paradise but a location in Central Australia where a race of tall, fair-skinned spacemen, referred to as the 'Serpent' people, conducted genetic experiments to create superior offspring. These spacemen were allegedly destroyed in a nuclear war. Evidence cited includes the composition of glassy tektites found in deserts, which suggest extreme heat fusion of silica, and the presence of radioactive isotopes.

Regarding hominoids, Collyns proposes they are the result of genetic engineering. He theorizes that advanced civilizations on lost continents like Mu and Atlantis understood sophisticated genetic manipulation, deliberately altering apes into semi-man-like creatures by tampering with their genetic hereditary factors. He draws parallels to current genetic engineering capabilities and suggests that sightings of Yeti, Sasquatch, and Bigfoot are evidence of these ancient experiments.

Collyns also tackles the question of how Man first came into existence. He suggests that a spiritual universe existed without beginning, and the physical universe emerged from it. He speculates that millions or billions of years ago, mankind was hermaphroditic and later genetically separated into male and female, referencing the allegorical story of Adam and Eve.

The disappearance of dinosaurs approximately 65 million years ago is attributed by Collyns to nuclear weapons, intense radiation, and heat, rather than natural causes. He believes that after the dinosaur extinction, spacemen deliberately replenished Earth with diverse placental mammals and angiospermous food plants to prepare for Man's eventual colonization.

Collyns mentions that legends suggest the Maoris possessed knowledge of Saturn's rings and Jupiter's bands long before Galileo, implying they were remnants of a race from Mu with advanced knowledge.

His second book, 'Laser Beams from Star Cities?', concerns ancient 'cup marks' found on rocks worldwide, which he theorizes are the result of attempted laser beam communication from another constellation, a message that was not heeded by early humans.

His third book, 'Ancient Astronauts: A Time Reversal?', explores the possibility of faster-than-light travel by ancient astronauts, which could alter the perception of time and shorten journeys.

Article: TO THE EDITOR: BY ZECHARIA SITCHIN

Zecharia Sitchin corrects a reviewer's calculation regarding the distance of the 'Twelfth Planet' from Earth. He states that its apogee is no more than approximately 65 light hours away, not one and a half light years. He explains that launching a spacecraft from a point midway on the orbital path can reduce travel time to 30 light hours or less. Sitchin notes that for the 'Nefilim' (ancient astronauts), 3600 Earth years equated to only one year.

Society Announcements

The Ancient Astronaut Society announces that Zecharia Sitchin will be a principal speaker at the Fifth World Conference in Chicago, July 27-29, 1978. The conference will be held at the Chicago Marriott Hotel and will feature speakers, slide presentations, movies, panel discussions, and special displays.

Ancient Skies is published bi-monthly by the Ancient Astronaut Society, located at 600 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, Illinois 60068. The Society, founded in 1973, is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation for scientific, literary, and educational purposes.

Article: PERIODIC LAW OF THE ELEMENTS IN ANCIENT YUCATAN? BY C. BOEDER

C. Boeder discusses the Mayan 'picture writing' found in the Codices. While much of it remains undeciphered, scholars agree that a numerical system is incorporated. A 'dot' represents 'one' and a 'bar' represents 'five.' An illustration from the Madrid Codex shows three dots over three bars, interpreted as the number 18. Boeder connects this to the chemical composition of water (H2O), where two parts hydrogen (atomic weight 1 each) and one part oxygen (atomic weight 16) sum to 18. He questions whether the ancient Mayans knew the periodic law of the elements.

Article: SPACE SHUTTLE? BY JOHN J. JIRIK

John J. Jirik suggests that gold artifacts found in Colombia, South America, might represent one-way space shuttles rather than delta-wing jet aircraft, supporting Dr. Stuart W. Greenwood's theory. He believes that as technology advances, more ancient artifacts will be recognized for their true nature.

Article: THE WYOMING MEDICINE WHEEL BY DR. RONALD P. ANJARD

Dr. Ronald P. Anjard describes the 'Indian Medicine Wheel' in North Central Wyoming, a large circle of stones with radiating spokes. He recounts an Indian legend about a 'large wheel came from the sky' that landed on 'medicine mountain' and then departed. The village elders then laid stones in the pattern of the wheel. Sioux Indians believed the wheel was sent by the Sun, and they left stones shaped as pointers and animals as a good omen.

Article: CHARLES BERLITZ DISCOVERY

Charles Berlitz, author of 'The Bermuda Triangle,' reported discovering a pyramid at a depth of 1,400 feet in the Atlantic Ocean area of the 'triangle.' He has personally viewed underwater ruins of buildings, walls, and pyramidal structures worldwide.

Article: PALENQUE

This section discusses the impact of tourists on the carvings and reliefs at the Mayan ruins in Palenque, Mexico. The Mexican government plans to move these works to a museum for preservation. It highlights the opportunity to see these art works in situ before they are relocated. The article also mentions an upcoming Ancient Astronaut Society adventure to Mexico, November 20-27, 1977, which will include visits to Palenque, Teotihuacan (Pyramid of the Sun), Tula (Toltec statues), and Villahermosa (Olmec stone heads). The sarcophagus cover in the Temple of Inscriptions at Palenque is described as depicting an astronaut at the controls of his spacecraft.

Article: THE CARVED STONE OF INGÁ BY EDMILSON R. DO Ó

Edmilson R. do Ó describes the Carved Stone of Inga, located in Itacoatiara National Park in Brazil. The stone measures 23 meters in length and 8 meters in width, with inscriptions on the northeast face. He identified 302 separate drawings, including 210 capsular shapes and other distinct symbols, noting their superior number, technique, and aesthetic sense compared to other Brazilian petroglyphs.

He also examined two other carved stones near Pocinhos: the Carved Stone of Ico (5 meters long, 3 meters high) and the Lettering Stone of Ico (16 meters high, 7 meters wide), which has inscriptions in red color.

Do Ó speculates that the drawings might represent a sky view or a constellation like Orion, but emphasizes the need for comparison with similar symbols worldwide to determine their origin.

Article: DR. DILEEP KUMAR KANJILAL TRANSLATION

Dr. Dileep Kumar Kanjilal's translation of a gold stele from the Cuenca Museum in Ecuador is mentioned. The stele, written in archaic Sanskrit, is considered not to be of ancient American origin but was likely brought by natives of India or Mediterranean people. The article notes that learned visitors from India have confirmed similarities between artifacts found in New England and religious objects from India, suggesting shared religious practices and fertility rites.

Letter to the Editor: O. L. HOPE

O. L. Hope comments on Dr. Kanjilal's translation and expresses the need for more such translations, particularly from Crete and Easter Island. He notes that ancient religions and customs spread easily, but languages diversified. He also observes that pottery designs from mound builders in the Southern states bear resemblance to Aztec, Maya, Inca, and Egyptian work, none of which had inscriptions.

Society Expedition Announcement

Over 40 members have expressed interest in a Society expedition to Stonehenge (England) and The Great Pyramid (Egypt) in June-July, 1979. Details will be available soon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the ancient astronaut theory, suggesting extraterrestrial influence on human history, civilization, and even biological evolution. It highlights ancient myths, legends, and artifacts as evidence of advanced ancient civilizations and alien contact. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry into these possibilities, encouraging readers to consider alternative explanations for historical mysteries and to participate in Society activities and expeditions.