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SAGA
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Summary
This issue of SAGA magazine delves into the controversial hybrid-human theory, suggesting that Homo sapiens may be the result of extraterrestrial bio-genetic experiments with prehistoric primates. It presents evidence such as anomalous ancient artifacts, unexplained engineering feats of ancient civilizations, and discrepancies in conventional evolutionary timelines. The article explores unique human characteristics like tear ducts, sensitive skin, and complex brain capacity as potential indicators of alien ancestry. It also touches upon ancient legends and texts that hint at visitors from the sky and advanced technology.
Magazine Overview
Title: SAGA
Issue: September 1969
Volume: 38, No. 6
Publisher: Gambi Publications, Inc.
Country: USA
Price: 50¢
This issue of SAGA magazine, "The Magazine For Men," features a diverse range of articles, from true crime and sports to speculative science and social commentary. The cover story, "Killer in the Canebrake," by Carl Kauffeld, focuses on hunting rattlesnakes. Other prominent features include an expose on the Mafia's influence, a preview of the 1969 pro football season, an interview with actress Barbara McNair, and a discussion on "Black Power."
Features
America's First Human Nerve Gas Victims This article details the U.S. Army's top-secret poisoning of inhabitants in Skull Valley, Utah.
Robert Franklin Williams—America's Negro Che Guevara An exclusive interview with Robert Franklin Williams, described as the mastermind terrorist of the Revolutionary Action Movement.
Pro Football Preview This piece offers a gridiron 1969 preview, counting down teams, coaches, players, and tactics leading up to Super Bowl IV.
Mankind—Children of the Planets? Authored by Anthony Ahearn, this speculative article explores the theory that humans may be the hybrid product of interplanetary crossbreeding. It posits that scientific evidence suggests man's origins might be linked to extraterrestrial visitors and their experiments with prehistoric primates and humanoids. The article draws upon theories of evolution and relativity, citing scientists like Darwin and Einstein, and presents various pieces of evidence. These include anomalous artifacts found deep within the earth, such as a metallic chalice from New England dating back millions of years, an iron screw embedded in feldspar, and a machined steel cube found in coal. It also discusses the advanced engineering feats of ancient civilizations like the Baalbeck Platforms and the Black Pagoda, suggesting they required technology beyond primitive means, possibly anti-gravity devices.
The theory is further supported by examining unique human characteristics that conventional evolution struggles to explain. These include man's abundant tear ducts, sensitive nude skin, slow swallowing time, exceptional breeding vigor, absence of a penis bone, unique ovum behavior, and extraordinary brain capacity. The article also touches upon the concept of 'double-throwbacks' and schizophrenia as potential byproducts of hybrid ancestry. Ancient legends and texts from various cultures, including Egyptian scrolls, Chaldean works, and Chinese pictographs, are presented as further evidence of ancient visitors and their technology.
Harpooning Fresh Water Sharks An account of an inland water safari to hunt what are described as the "most dangerous of all maneaters."
Mafia's Secret Weapons Corrupt Police and Politicians A shocking exposé detailing the Mafia's alleged theft of the nation and its corrupting influence on law enforcement and politics.
Mud Mayhem This article covers what is described as the "gooiest, slammingest, flip-skid jeep meet ever staged."
Killer in the Canebrake Famed herpetologist Carl Kauffeld hunts deadly Diamondback rattlesnakes in their natural habitat.
Another Barbara to Reckon With A piece focusing on "That McNair Girl," Barbara McNair.
White Water Inferno An account of specialists challenging Hawaii's "Pipeline" in white water rafting.
Departments
Sound Off This section likely contains reader letters or editorial comments.
Saga Scene This section may feature news, updates, or shorter items related to the magazine's themes.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
SAGA magazine, in this September 1969 issue, demonstrates a strong inclination towards exploring controversial and speculative topics, particularly the "hybrid-human theory" which challenges conventional scientific understanding of human origins. The magazine appears to favor sensationalized exposés and intriguing mysteries, as evidenced by articles on the Mafia, nerve gas victims, and the potential extraterrestrial origins of humanity. The editorial stance seems to be one that encourages questioning established norms and investigating fringe theories, presenting them with a degree of sensationalism and a focus on "shocking" revelations and "provocative" ideas. The inclusion of topics like "Black Power" and "Pro Football" alongside more esoteric subjects suggests an attempt to appeal to a broad male readership interested in current events, sports, and unconventional thought. The magazine's approach is to present these theories and stories with a sense of urgency and intrigue, often using strong, attention-grabbing headlines.
As bizarre as it may sound, there are some experts who believe that man may be the hybrid product of interplanetary crossbreeding—and they have a wealth of scientific evidence to back up their theory!
Key Incidents
U.S. Army's top-secret poisoning of inhabitants.
Discovery of a metallic chalice, bell-shaped and made of zinc pervaded by silver with delicate flower designs, found 15 feet down in solid rock.
Discovery of a chunk of feldspar with an iron screw embedded in it, dating back millions of years.
Discovery of a handmade tile pavement, made of tiles five inches square, found ten feet down, with mortar of a different composition than anything found in the valley, in the same geological strata as fossils of the three-toed Miocene horse.
Discovery of a gold thread found eight feet below the surface of stone strata in a quarry, estimated to date back millions of years.
Discovery of a machined cube of steel, slightly rounded with a precisely cut groove, found in a large lump of coal.
Discovery of carvings on a granite mountain depicting men on the ground and men in aircraft in the sky, estimated to be 45,000 to 50,000 years old.
Discovery of over 700 stone disks covered with Chinese pictographs, estimated to be at least 14,000 years old, one of which tells of the 'Dropas' or 'sky people'.
Translation of a Babylonian document, the Hakaltha, containing passages about operating a flying machine.
Chaldean work, the Sifr'ala, contains instructions on how to build an aircraft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hybrid-human theory?
The hybrid-human theory suggests that humans are not solely the product of natural evolution on Earth, but rather a result of bio-genetic experiments conducted by extraterrestrial beings with prehistoric primates and humanoids.
What evidence supports the hybrid-human theory?
Evidence cited includes anomalous ancient artifacts (like a metallic chalice found in solid rock), unexplained feats of ancient engineering (e.g., Baalbeck Platforms), discrepancies in evolutionary timelines, and unique human characteristics (e.g., advanced brain capacity, sensitive skin).
How does the hybrid-human theory explain human evolution?
It proposes that instead of a gradual evolutionary process over millions of years, humans were 'programmed' or created through cross-breeding by advanced alien civilizations, accelerating their development and unique traits.
What are some unique human characteristics explained by the theory?
The theory points to man's singular ability to cry abundantly, ultra-sensitive nude skin, slow swallowing time, high breeding vigor, absence of a penis bone, unique ovum behavior, incredible brain capacity, and schizophrenia as potential indicators of hybrid ancestry.
Are there any ancient texts that support the idea of extraterrestrial visitors?
Yes, the article mentions ancient Babylonian and Chaldean documents that reportedly contain passages about flying machines and instructions on how to build aircraft, suggesting knowledge of flight existed in antiquity.
In This Issue
People Mentioned
- John J. PlunkettPublisher
- Martin M. SingerEditor
- George A. RadaArt Director
- Abram Epsteinassociate editor
- Paul C. Ederereditorial ass't.
- Lou Sahadisports editor
- Patrick Snookoutdoors editor
- Arturo F. Gonzalez, Jr.european editor
- George Laynefar east editor
- Finley Burkeart associate
- Walter Johnstonart associate
- John Washingtonart associate
- +8 more
Organisations
- SAGA
- Gambi Publications, Inc.
- Web Offset Industries Ltd.
- Macfadden-Bartell Corp.
- International Division of Macfadden-Bartell Corp.
- U.S. Army
- Revolutionary Action Movement
- AFL
- NFL
- ABC
- Web Offset Publication Corp.
- International Copyright Convention
- Pan-American Copyright Convention
- U.S. Patent Office
- +3 more
Locations
- Skull Valley, USA
- Utah, USA
- New England, USA
- Abbey Mine, USA
- Treasure City, USA
- Plateau Valley, USA
- Colorado, USA
- Tweed, England
- Salzburg, Austria
- Baalbeck, Syria
- India, India
- Hunan Province, China
- Peking, China
- Bayan-Kara-Ula mountains, China
- +5 more