Den Flyvende Tallerken - 2013 No 4 -

Magazine Overview

Title: DEN FLYVENDE TALLERKEN
Issue: Number 4, 2013
Publisher: NORSK ORGANISASJON FOR STUDIET AV UTENOMJORDISK INTELLIGENS (NETI)
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of "Den Flyvende Tallerken" (The Flying Saucer), the member magazine of the Norwegian Organization for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (NETI), marks a transition to digital distribution for 2014. The magazine covers a range of topics related to UFOs and unexplained phenomena.

Editorial and Contents

The editorial, "Kjære NETI medlemmer!" (Dear NETI Members!), apologizes for the delay in distribution and announces the shift to digital newsletters via email starting in 2014. A new magazine with a different profile and name will also be launched, available for purchase by everyone, not just members. The editorial team is seeking contributions for the new publication and outlines plans for NETI's activities in 2014, including member trips and participation in alternative fairs.

The issue features a table of contents listing articles on UFO tourism in Hessdalen, Eitan Mizrahi's UFO history from Israel, the ancient figure Enoch as a space traveler, fake crop circles in the media in 2013, reader letters, and a comic strip.

Hessdalen: UFO Tourism Potential

The article "Vil tjene penger på UFO observasjoner i HESSDALEN" (Wants to earn money from UFO observations in HESSDALEN) reports that Innovation Norway has granted 290,000 NOK for a business and attraction development plan for Hessdalen. Destinasjon Røros applied for the funding, aiming to create unique nature-based tourism experiences and meeting places for researchers and tourists. Hilde Bergebakken, development manager at Destinasjon Røros, highlights the potential for Hessdalen to become an attractive destination. Unni Myklevoll, involved in the project, compares the Hessdalen light phenomena to the successful 'northern lights tourism' in Northern Norway. Erling Strand, leader of Project Hessdalen, expresses optimism, believing the focus will increase public awareness and potentially lead to more instrumented data, which would add weight to the phenomenon.

Eitan Mizrahi: UFO History from Israel

The article "Her forteller han selv sin historie. Møt Eitan Mizrahi" (Here he tells his own story. Meet Eitan Mizrahi) details a personal UFO experience. Eitan Mizrahi, born in Israel in 1969, recounts an incident on April 19, 1988, during his military service. While on patrol, he witnessed a large, green, disc-shaped craft with a powerful beam scanning the ground. The craft emitted a loud noise, and local animals reacted with distress. He describes seeing three modern NASA-like spacecraft and two large, banana-shaped objects descending towards the horizon. The observation lasted about ten minutes. Mizrahi states that after the incident, he was ostracized and disbelieved by colleagues, friends, and family, leading to his discharge from the army. He notes that even after 25 years, no one in Israel believes him, and he is sharing his story internationally in hopes of finding a more receptive audience.

ENOK: The Space Traveler from Biblical Times

The article "ΕΝΟΚ - Romfareren fra bibelsk tid" (ENOK - The Space Traveler from Biblical Times) by Jan Erik Bergfjord explores the ancient figure Enoch. It suggests that Enoch's 'diary' was passed down through generations and contains information from his extraterrestrial contacts. The article posits that Enoch received information from his 'otherworldly contacts' and wrote several books, including details about the impending flood. It highlights Enoch's unique status as one of the few biblical figures known to have left Earth permanently to live with an extraterrestrial civilization. The text references the "Book of Enoch," a pseudepigraphical work detailing Enoch's encounters with "The Watchers" (200 extraterrestrials) who descended to Mount Hermon, taught humans various skills, and engaged in forbidden relationships with human women, resulting in the birth of giants (Nephilim). Enoch was tasked with mediating with the "Most High" regarding the Watchers' actions. The article also touches upon the historical context of Enoch, mentioning his possible identification with figures like Hermes and Metatron, and speculates on the connection between the pyramids and the preservation of Enoch's knowledge.

The Book of Enoch

"The Book of Enoch" is described as a Jewish pseudepigraphical apocalypse, excluded from the Bible but referenced in other biblical texts. The article details three known versions: "Enoch 1" (Ethiopian Enoch), written in Ge'ez between 300-200 BC; "Enoch 2" (Slavonic Enoch), found in Serbian archives from the first century CE; and "Enoch 3" (Hebrew Enoch), a later work from the 500s, attributed to Rabbi Ishmael, focusing on Enoch's transformation into Metatron. The article notes that fragments of "The Book of Enoch" were also found among the Dead Sea Scrolls. It outlines the book's structure into five sections: "Book of the Watchers," "Book of Parables," "The Astronomy Book," "Book of Dream Visions," and "The Epistle of Enoch." The content describes the Watchers' descent, their interactions with humans, the birth of Nephilim, Enoch's journeys, and prophecies like the flood. The article emphasizes that Enoch described advanced technology using the limited vocabulary of his time.

Content of the Book

The "Book of the Watchers" details the story of 200 extraterrestrials who land on Mount Hermon and teach humans various skills. They enter into sexual relationships with human women, leading to the birth of giants. Enoch is sent to mediate with their superiors. The book describes Enoch's extensive travels, his close relationship with a crew member named Uriel, and the information he was tasked to record for future generations. The article includes a direct translation of Chapter 1 of "The Slavonic Enoch," describing Enoch's encounter with two large, luminous beings who ascend him to heaven.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of extraterrestrial intelligence, ancient mysteries, and unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, providing a platform for members to share information and experiences. The shift to digital distribution and a new magazine format suggests an evolving approach to engaging with its audience and promoting the study of UFO phenomena.

This issue of the magazine, titled "2013", focuses on the phenomenon of crop circles and the media's handling of them, alongside a re-examination of ancient texts, particularly the Book of Enoch, through the lens of extraterrestrial contact and advanced technology.

Enok's Departure and Extraterrestrial Encounters

The magazine presents a detailed interpretation of the Book of Enoch, suggesting that Enok's experiences were literal encounters with extraterrestrial beings and their technology, rather than symbolic visions. The narrative begins with Enok being instructed by 'The Lord' to remove his earthly garments and be anointed with a sweet ointment by Michael, an extraterrestrial. This ointment is described as having properties similar to myrrh and making his skin shine like the sun's rays, transforming him to resemble the extraterrestrials. This preparation is framed as a necessary step for space travel, emphasizing the need to prevent the introduction of earthly bacteria into the spacecraft.

Following this, Enok is given the name Metatron. The text highlights that Enok no longer needed to eat earthly food after this anointing and had no memory of 'earthly enjoyment'. A significant point is made about Enok's communication with 'The Lord', which was telepathic, occurring internally rather than through spoken words.

Enok's departure from Earth is described in detail, referencing 'Enoch 2' and 'Die Sagen der Juden'. He informs his family and a large crowd that he will be taken to a mothership and will never return. The event is depicted as a 'steed' descending from heaven on a storm, which the people interpret as a 'warhorse'. The magazine suggests this 'steed' was likely a spacecraft, and the 'darkness' described in the texts could have been smoke from its engines. The departure is further described as Enok ascending into the stormy heavens on 'fiery steeds' or a 'fiery chariot'. Those who attempted to follow Enok were found dead, covered in snow and stones, suggesting the event involved extreme temperatures or phenomena not easily explained by medieval interpretations.

The magazine posits that the descriptions of 'fiery steeds' and 'darkness' align with modern understanding of rocket launches, where the heat and smoke could create such an impression. It criticizes current theological and historical interpretations that dismiss these accounts as dreams or visions, arguing that the descriptions are compatible with advanced technology.

The Setaene and Cloning Theory

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a personal account from Inger M. Shkreta, detailing her experiences with alleged extraterrestrial beings, referred to as 'Setaene'. She describes being physically manipulated and attempted to be beamed up, experiencing a shaking bed and her body being lifted and twisted. She recounts calling for help from 'Avril', a member of the 'World Council', who intervened and warned the Setaene away. Shkreta explains that the Setaene are a dying race of half-robots, with only about 60,000 remaining, and are desperate to survive, possibly by cloning humans or integrating with them. She mentions that many patients she has encountered have been 'chipped' with micro-chips, which can be deactivated through healing.

Shkreta also recounts an encounter with a 'bird-headed' being, described as a 'fuglemenn', who visited her room. She mentions that the Setaene are described as small grey beings, approximately 1-1.20 cm tall, with large eyes and thin mouths, and that they are often referred to as 'bosses' to the smaller grey aliens from Seta Reticuli. She states that she and her helper Avril are protected by the World Council, which does not include humans from Earth yet, though five humans, including one from Norway, are slated to join.

She further describes an incident where she was targeted by beings from Sirius (from the 'Asthar Command') after providing information about anomalies in Hessdalen. This resulted in a severe headache and nausea, which she claims was removed by an 'elven crystal' purchased at an alternative fair. She notes that these beings use silicon to make their UFOs invisible and that Earth's resources are being exploited.

Crop Circles: Hoaxes and Media Sensationalism

The magazine dedicates a significant section to the 2013 crop circle season, highlighting the media's tendency to label all formations as man-made hoaxes. The article by Jan Erik Bergfjord discusses three cases: one in Porsgrunn, Norway, one in Jæren, Norway, and one in Chualar, California, USA.

The Porsgrunn formation, discovered on July 18, 2013, was initially exciting but was quickly dismissed by observers and media as amateurish and human-made. Eva-Marie Brekkestø, a crop circle observer, expressed skepticism, suggesting it was made by bored individuals. The case gained some media attention, including on TV2.

The Jæren formation, found on September 16, 2013, also drew media attention, with Stavanger Aftenblad and Rogalands Avis publishing articles. While initially deemed human-made, reports mentioned unusual electromagnetic phenomena within the circle, such as a mobile phone and camera malfunctioning. However, Asbjørn Dyrendal, a religious historian and skeptic, dismissed the idea of extraterrestrial involvement, calling it 'sludder' (nonsense).

The Chualar, California formation, appearing on December 30, 2013, was widely reported as a mysterious event, with some speculating about alien landings. However, it was later revealed to be a publicity stunt orchestrated by Nvidia to promote their new graphics chip. The article criticizes the subsequent ridicule and mockery directed at those who investigated the formation as genuine.

The magazine features interviews with experts like Sigbjørn Hervik, a professor of physics, who maintains that crop circles are generally man-made, though he concedes that weather and wind can create simple formations. The article questions the correlation between education level and belief in such phenomena, implying that a lack of knowledge can lead to the dismissal of unusual claims.

Ken Ove Gunvaldsen Johansen came forward claiming responsibility for a formation, demonstrating how it was made with planks and ropes in daylight. The article concludes by criticizing the media and skeptics for their dismissive attitudes and for contributing to a false understanding of the phenomenon.

Leserundersøkelse (Reader Survey)

A TV2.no reader survey on whether aliens have visited Earth is presented, showing that 39.18% believe they have, 23.57% are confident they are aliens themselves, 15.04% do not believe, 12.07% think aliens find humans too stupid, and 10.14% are unsure. The total number of votes was 1,243.

Back Cover Image

The back cover features an image of NASA's "New Horizons" spacecraft, en route to Pluto. It notes the spacecraft's launch date (January 19, 2006), its speed (55,500 km/h), and its expected arrival at Pluto (July 14, 2015), with a flyby of Neptune on August 24, 2014.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the idea that ancient texts, particularly the Book of Enoch, contain literal accounts of advanced extraterrestrial technology and contact. It challenges conventional historical and religious interpretations, advocating for a more literal and scientific approach to these ancient narratives. The publication also expresses skepticism towards media portrayals of crop circles, suggesting that genuine phenomena are often dismissed or sensationalized, and that hoaxes are frequently used for publicity. The underlying theme is a belief in the existence of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations, their influence on human history, and the need for a paradigm shift in understanding these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for open-mindedness and critical re-evaluation of established beliefs regarding ancient history, alien life, and unexplained phenomena.