Ancient Skies - Vol 10 No 3 - 1983-84

Magazine Overview

Title: ANCIENT SKIES
Issue: Volume 10, Number 3
Date: July-August, 1983
Publisher: ANCIENT ASTRONAUT SOCIETY
Location: Highland Park, Illinois, USA

This issue of Ancient Skies, the Official Logbook of the Ancient Astronaut Society, explores various unconventional theories about ancient history, technology, and mythology. It features articles on ancient rock-molding techniques, the potential forgery of historical records related to the Great Pyramid, and interpretations of Greek mythology through an ancient astronaut lens.

Ancient Rock-Molding Techniques by Gerardo Levet

Gerardo Levet, a mechanical engineer, presents his theory that ancient peoples possessed technology far beyond conventional understanding to carve massive stone structures. He dismisses traditional explanations involving hand tools, copper, or bronze as insufficient for materials like diorite and granite. He also finds the theory of softening stone with plant juice unlikely for large-scale works. Levet's primary hypothesis is that ancient civilizations utilized 'plasma pistols' that emitted high energy or plasma, volatilizing or petrifying the stone. He supports this by referencing carvings found at the archaeological zone of Tula, Mexico, which depict figures holding such pistol-like tools. One carving on a stone column shows a figure using the tool, emitting flame, wearing protective gear including a face shield and carrying a tank on its back. Levet draws a parallel to modern thermo-jet torches, like the one described by Willard Neal for the carving of Georgia's Stone Mountain, suggesting that as our technology advances, we better understand ancient methods.

More on Forging the Pharaoh's Name

This section revisits the controversy surrounding the cartouche discovered in the Great Pyramid of Giza in 1837 by Colonel Richard Howard Vyse. Zecharia Sitchin, in a previous issue of Ancient Skies (8:2), had analyzed documents and concluded that the cartouche was a deliberate forgery, citing an incorrect spelling of Pharaoh Khufu's name. This article presents new evidence from Walter M. Allen of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Allen's great-grandfather, Humphries Brewer, who was in Egypt in 1837 working with Vyse's team, had reported that faint marks inside the pyramid had been repainted and that some were new. Brewer had a dispute with Vyse's assistants, Raven and Hill, regarding these painted marks and was barred from the site. Brewer's eyewitness account, preserved in family letters and later recorded by Allen, corroborates Sitchin's conclusion that the cartouche was a forgery, thus casting doubt on the traditional attribution of the Great Pyramid to Khufu.

Some Reflections on Ancient Civilizations by Vaughn M. Greene

Vaughn M. Greene discusses the formation of the Ancient Astronaut Society as a response to unanswered questions in archaeology, particularly the simultaneous rise of Sun God Empires with similar basic beliefs and cultures in seemingly isolated parts of the world like Japan, Peru, and Egypt. He posits that these cultures' mythologies, speaking of 'Gods' from the skies, point to a common origin, possibly extraterrestrial visitors or survivors of a global catastrophe. Greene touches upon theories of atomic wars, radioactivity-induced mutations (leading to creatures like Centaurs and snake people), and cometary impacts causing Earth's tilt and devastating floods, referencing Immanuel Velikovsky. He notes the current increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide and its potential to melt ice caps and cause future deluges. Greene highlights striking similarities in the mythology and language of ancient civilizations across Sumer, Siberia, Mohenjo Daro, Egypt, and pre-Inca Tiahuanaco, and even finds connections between ancient China and the Near East, suggesting shared events described in the book of Genesis.

Mysteries of Greek Mythology

This article explores the mythological narratives of ancient Greece, suggesting they contain elements that point to advanced technology and extraterrestrial influence. The epics of Homer and the works of Hesiod are cited as sources. The description of 'gold therapenes' in Homer's epics is interpreted as a reference to robots. Hesiod's account of four previous races (gold, silver, copper, and heroic) before the iron race, and the mention of thirty thousand deathless creatures sent by Zeus to guard Earth people and flying in the air, are presented as potential evidence of advanced civilizations, catastrophes, or even space colonies.

The Third Eye by Enrique Burmeister D.

Enrique Burmeister D. recounts the story of a Tibetan lama named Lobsang Rampa, author of 'The Third Eye.' Rampa describes his spiritual education and the operation in his forehead that opened a 'third eye,' granting him clairvoyance. He details a ritual where he and three other abbots were shown three ancient, gold-covered figures of giants in a hidden temple beneath the Potala. These giants were described as being 10-15 feet tall, with large heads and distinct facial features. Rampa's story is linked to the legends of Easter Island, where giant stone figures are said to have 'walked' into place. Burmeister suggests that these giants may have lived on Earth when it rotated closer to the sun, and that a planetary catastrophe, possibly an errant planet hitting Earth, caused its orbit to change, leading to floods, earthquakes, and the disappearance of the giant race. He posits that Easter Island might be the remnant of a lost continent and that the figures were built by these giants, not carved by the islanders.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Ancient Skies revolve around the concept of ancient astronauts and advanced lost civilizations. The magazine consistently promotes the idea that conventional archaeological and historical explanations are insufficient to account for the marvels of the ancient world. Instead, it advocates for interpretations that involve extraterrestrial intervention, forgotten technologies (like plasma weapons or advanced robotics), and catastrophic global events that reshaped the planet and wiped out previous advanced societies. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of exploring these alternative theories, encouraging readers to question established narratives and 'search with us' for a deeper understanding of humanity's past.