Vimana - No 10 - Fev 1970

Magazine Overview

Title: VIMANA
Issue: N° 10
Date: Février 70 (February 1970)
Publisher: C. E. R. E. I. C.

This issue of Vimana magazine, titled "ATLANTIDE = DELUGE ?" and authored by Guy Tarade, explores the profound connection between the mythical lost continent of Atlantis and the universal flood narratives found across various cultures. The magazine posits that these legends might be rooted in real historical and geological events.

The Deluge: A Universal Certainty

The article "LE DELUGE, UNE CERTITUDE UNIVERSELLE" emphasizes that the Deluge was a real event, a drama in humanity's history that left its mark on ancient texts worldwide. Over four hundred flood legends are known globally, making it one of the most widespread and detailed myths. The author asserts that these accounts are supported by geological and historical realities.

For many, the "Deluge" is synonymous with a "disappeared continent," specifically Atlantis. The quest for Atlantis is presented as a serious endeavor, with Americans investing significant funds. Research led by M. James W. Mayor of the Wood Hole Oceanographic Institute is highlighted, focusing on excavations on the island of Thera (Santorini) in the Aegean Sea.

Mayor's research is based on a theory by Greek seismologist Professor Anghelos Galanopoulos, who suggested that the legend of Atlantis might be based on erroneous data. Professor E.M. Berlioux had previously located the island in Santorini, and like Platon, had concluded that Solon, the Athenian statesman who first recorded the myth, had made a mistake. Galanopoulos points out that Solon might have confused the Egyptian hieroglyph for 100 with that for 1,000, a common error, even today, regarding the terms for large numbers.

The Thera Eruption and its Echoes

The article draws a parallel between the potential dimensions of Atlantis and the empire of Minos, which flourished in Crete and the Aegean islands before collapsing with the massive volcanic eruption of Thera around 1500 BC. This eruption is compared to the 1883 Krakatoa eruption, which caused immense destruction, including a tsunami that destroyed 295 cities and killed 36,000 people. The shockwave was felt over 3,000 kilometers away and registered globally.

Despite the scientific interest, the Greek government, through Professor Spyridon Marinatos, has restricted foreign access to the excavation sites on Thera. The article questions whether this is to protect secrets or for philosophical reasons. It also suggests that Santorini's current status as a tourist destination might be jeopardized if Mayor's discoveries are deemed too conventional and unrelated to the Atlantis myth, thus diminishing its mystique and economic potential.

Soviet Discoveries and the Atlantis Hypothesis

The section "LES DECOUVERTES DE MADAME MARIA KLIONOVA" discusses Soviet research into Atlantis. Soviet scientists believe Plato's accounts are accurate and have been searching for the lost continent in the Atlantic. An Egyptian papyrus in the Leningrad Museum supports Plato's texts. Maria Klionova, a professor of mineralogy and geology, aboard the research vessel "Mikhail Lomonosov," reportedly located an unknown underwater mountain in the Atlantic, potentially a remnant of a continent submerged about 15,000 years ago.

Klionova's initial findings suggest a mountainous submerged landmass that is still sinking. Soviet specialists have been actively searching for traces of ancient civilizations underwater for years, with findings displayed in Russian museums. Elements recovered from the Black Sea and Lake Issyk-Kul, along with underwater cities, are contributing to the understanding of prehistoric times. The USSR Academy of Sciences has published a book titled "A la découverte d'un monde englouti" (Discovering a Submerged World).

A Lesson for Modern Times

The story of Atlantis, as recounted by Plato, is presented as a moral lesson for advanced civilizations. Mereschkowski is quoted: "The misuse of magic (understood as the secret forces of nature) destroyed the Atlanteans; the misuse of technology threatens to make us disappear." The article poses whether Atlantis was a tradition or a prophecy, and whether it belongs to the past or the future. The myth's relevance is considered undeniable today.

It is stated that this continent was inhabited by a powerful people whose kings ruled as far as Libya and Egypt. Europe and Tyrrhenia also fell under their dominion. Then, in a single day and night, this incomparable empire sank into the waves, struck by a divine anathema.

The Ark and the Giants

The universal archetype of the deluge includes two key elements: Noah's Ark and the Giants who populated the Earth at that distant epoch. The exact date of the deluge remains uncertain, with Langdon proposing 3,300 BC and André Parrot suggesting 3,000 BC for the diluvium of Kish.

An Assyrian clay prism (W.D. 444), acquired by the Englishman Weld-Brundell, lists five antediluvian cities: Eridu, Badtibire, Larak, Sippar, and Shuruppak. It names Ubar-Tutu as the king of Shuruppak and states that the race preceding the deluge reigned for 241,200 years. The prism also mentions that after the deluge, "Authority descended from heaven" to Kish, where Gaur became king.

The article questions the identity of this "Authority" in light of modern discoveries, particularly Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). It suggests that extraterrestrials may have been worshipped as gods millennia ago. A Maya date, "4 ahau 9 cumhu," corresponding to 3113 BC, is noted as a significant event, possibly a cosmic accident, with some historians suspecting Venus's influence on the ancient solar system.

The Ark of Madame Ruth Reyna

Madame Ruth Reyna, a physicist at Punjab University, proposed in 1968 that a group of indigenous people from the sacred valley of the Indus embarked on flying machines 5,000 years ago to migrate to Venus. She suggests that, forewarned of a catastrophe by archaeologists, initiated Hindus sought refuge on the "cold face of the Shepherd Star" (Venus), which they artificially warmed. This migration is placed 3,000 years before Christ.

Ararat: The Sacred Mountain

The biblical account of Noah's Ark landing on the "mountains of Ararat" is discussed. A religious prejudice had long prevented exploration of the mountain, with Armenians believing the Ark was preserved there by divine command. An anecdote recounts a monk who, attempting to reach the summit, was put into a deep sleep by God and sent back down, but was given a fragment of the Ark as a token. This fragment is considered a precious relic in the Armenian monastery of Etchmiadzin.

Despite prohibitions, many have sought to find Noah's Ark. The traveler Parrot attempted the climb in 1829, and Colonel Khoelzko's brigade in 1850. In 1967, Lord Bryce found a piece of wood he called "wreckage of the Ark" at an altitude of 4,500 meters.

More seriously, in 1916, Russian aviator W. Roskovitsky reported seeing debris of an ancient vessel on the mountain's slopes. This led to a Tsar-ordered expedition that confirmed the report, but the Russian Revolution caused the findings to disappear. In 1949, American missionary Smith, physicist W. Ogg, and decorator E.J. Newton launched another search, reportedly guided by a celestial communication to Dr. Smith. Despite gathering funds, the expedition failed after months of effort.

Fernand Navarra published a book in 1952, "J'ai trouvé l'Arche de Noé" (I Found Noah's Ark), which was well-received. In 1965, H. John Libi, a 69-year-old American, led his fourth expedition to find the Ark, claiming to have precisely located the remains of Noah's vessel, buried under snow and petrified wood. However, his expedition, along with four Turkish alpinists, ended tragically when a severe snowstorm hit the summit. The descent was perilous, involving crevasses and a bear encounter. Exhausted and starving, they eventually abandoned the search.

Few official archaeologists currently support the biblical version of Noah's Ark, and no official scientist has sponsored an expedition. The article concludes by stating that while humanity prepares to land on the Moon, one of the greatest enigmas of our origins remains unsolved, emphasizing that perseverance is key, even when facing incredible odds.

The Book of Mormon as an Example

The article "LE LIVRE DE MORMON COMME EXEMPLE" examines the Book of Mormon, one of the most widely read books globally, translated into thirty-one languages and printed in millions of copies annually. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) has millions of followers who consider its founder a prophet.

Joseph Smith, at the age of 23, claimed to have discovered golden plates guided by the Holy Spirit. These plates, described as 17 cm wide and 20 cm long, bound by three rings, formed a book of 15 cm thickness. Smith, a simple man with limited education, was unaware that archaeologists had found similar gold, silver, copper, and bronze plates in over sixty locations worldwide.

Smith is portrayed as being "tele-guided" by a superior force to the world's secret archives. Despite detractors accusing him of invention, he possessed a gift for precise discoveries. In November 1967, Egyptian manuscripts from 3,000 BC, belonging to the founder of the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," were found in the archives of the Metropolitan Museum of New York.

In 1835, Joseph Smith acquired four mummies and a papyrus scroll with hieroglyphic and hieratic inscriptions and drawings. He included some of these illustrations in "The Book of Abraham," one of the four sacred texts of Mormonism. In its preface, Smith claimed the inscriptions detailed Abraham's prayers in Egypt that saved him from being sacrificed by Egyptian gods.

After Smith's death in 1844, the papyri and mummies were sold by his widow. Two mummies were destroyed in the 1871 Chicago fire, and it was believed the papyri were lost as well.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the interconnectedness of ancient myths and potential historical events, particularly the Deluge and the legend of Atlantis. The magazine adopts a stance that encourages open-minded investigation into these mysteries, suggesting that extraordinary claims might indeed be true. It highlights scientific research, archaeological findings, and historical accounts, while also acknowledging the role of faith and belief systems, such as Mormonism, in interpreting ancient narratives. The editorial stance appears to be one of exploring the fringes of accepted history and science, seeking to bridge the gap between myth and reality.

Title: Planète
Issue: 12
Volume: 1
Date: 1976
Publisher: Planète
Country: France
Language: French
Price: 15 F
ISSN: 0335-5810

This issue of Planète magazine, titled "Les mystères de l'Atlantide" (The Mysteries of Atlantis), delves into ancient history, archaeology, and esoteric theories, exploring potential connections between ancient civilizations across continents and the possibility of lost lands like Atlantis and Lemuria.

Ancient Civilizations and Transatlantic Connections

The issue opens by challenging conventional historical narratives, particularly the idea that Jews emigrated to America and that Christ preached there. It then presents the work of a German scholar, writing under the pseudonym Pierre Honoré, who published an important work suggesting similarities between ancient Middle Eastern cultures and pre-Columbian civilizations. Honoré's research, supported by photographic evidence, highlights parallels in temples, pyramids, and irrigation systems. The article notes that conquistadors were struck by an image near Cuzco resembling Saint-Bartholomew.

The Petroglyphs of Incante

An expedition led by Alain Rambaud and Jean-Claude Roboly in 1968 explored South America, including the Amazon region. In the Amazon, they studied the petroglyphs of Incante with Padre Cailone, a missionary ethnologist. These rock carvings, located in a hostile region, are interpreted as illustrating the myth of the fall of Adam and Eve. The carvings depict the serpent tempter, and a snail shell at their feet symbolizes fertility and the concept of zero. The article explains that the "0" represents the ovule, while the serpent represents the spermatozoon. The male figure in the carving is depicted with exaggerated genitalia, which the authors suggest should be viewed in a symbolic, not vulgar, context.

Professor Gordon's Theory on Phoenician Voyages

Professor Gordon, an American scholar, posits that Phoenicians reached the New World approximately 600 years before Christ. He bases this theory on a copy of a petroglyphic inscription discovered in Brazil in 1972. The inscription, written in a language that can be deciphered, states that the writers are descendants of Canaan from Sidon. They embarked on a trading voyage, traveling with eleven other ships, and after two years of navigation around the land of Ham (Africa), they were separated by a storm. Twelve men and three women eventually arrived at this shore, controlled by a Suffete. The inscription concludes with a plea for favorable auspices from the gods.

The Ankh: A Universal Symbol

The article then explores the Ankh, also known as the 'cross of life' or 'crux ansata.' This symbol, consisting of a T-shape surmounted by a circle, was central to ancient Egyptian beliefs, representing the key to mysteries and life. The author suggests it can be seen as an image of the Torah. Following the phonetic cabala of Fulcanelli, the Ankh is interpreted as representing absolute mastery (T) and the sun or Ra (circle). Combining these signifies total knowledge of solar science and magic.

The Ankh is described as having given rise to the legend of Saint Peter's 'golden key' to heaven. The symbol, thousands of years old, is said to have spread to numerous points on Earth and was adopted by various civilizations. It is noted that the Ankh was clearly sculpted on one of the last great statues on Easter Island and is now housed at the British Museum. The Ankh was found adorning statues and bas-reliefs in Palenque and throughout Central America. It was often associated with water and Venus. For Babylonians, it was the emblem of purifying water deities; for Scandinavians, it represented the sky and immortality. The Mayans considered it a 'Philosopher's Stone' capable of rejuvenation and the liberation from physical pain.

Esoteric Interpretations

Many esotericists interpret the widespread adoption of the Ankh symbol as evidence that Atlantis and Lemuria had established colonies across the globe. The article concludes by noting the presence of a repetitive sequence of dashes and asterisks, possibly a printer's mark or a symbolic divider.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Planète magazine strongly advocates for exploring alternative historical and archaeological theories, particularly those that challenge mainstream narratives. The editorial stance appears to favor the idea of ancient global connections, lost civilizations like Atlantis and Lemuria, and the significance of ancient symbols and myths. There is a clear interest in esoteric interpretations and a belief in the possibility of advanced ancient knowledge and technology. The magazine promotes a sense of wonder and encourages readers to consider unconventional explanations for historical phenomena.