Philosophy
Abstract...
Following previous works on ancient myths in Greek and Latin literature regarding UrsaMajor, and the possible relation with the ancient shape of the constellation,we discuss further thiscasein the light of the evolution of Homo sapiens and the ethnographic records of populations of Eurasia and North America.
"The myths of the Bear" by Elio Antonello
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Did ancient astronauts visit Earth? Yes: 4 [50%] No: 3 [37%] Maybe: 1 [12%] UFOs, diversity of the world's mythology, literary figures [Frankensteins, Draculas], bad science, science fiction, God--all represent something that provides a belief in...
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Philosophy
A bit of ancient mythology--"The Bear" aka Ursa Major
Abstract...
Following previous works on ancient myths in Greek and Latin literature regarding UrsaMajor, and the possible relation with the ancient shape of the constellation,we discuss further thiscasein the light of the evolution of Homo sapiens and the ethnographic records of populations of Eurasia and North America.
"The myths of the Bear" by Elio Antonello
- Myths For Our Times
Socrates and Plato - Myths for Our Times [See also the longer essay by Tim Addey:'Myth - The Final Phase of Platonic Philosophy' at:http://socrates4today.webs.com/mythbytimaddey.htm ] REGARDING MYTHS Some Thoughts - Summer 2012 The following...
- Physics Taking The Fun Out Of Halloween Cinema?
Abstract... We examine certain features of popular myths regarding ghosts, vampires and zombies as they appear in film and folklore. We use physics. to illuminate inconsistencies associated with these myths and to give practical explanation to certain...
- A Myth Maker
"Prehistoric Fossil May Have Inspired Greek Myths" The thigh bone of a huge extinct mammal may have helped inspired a beast or two in classical mythology. by Rossella Lorenzi March 31st, 2011 DISCOVERY NEWS The bone of a large extinct creature, once...
- Ancient Astronaut Poll
Did ancient astronauts visit Earth? Yes: 4 [50%] No: 3 [37%] Maybe: 1 [12%] UFOs, diversity of the world's mythology, literary figures [Frankensteins, Draculas], bad science, science fiction, God--all represent something that provides a belief in...
- Pleiades And Mythology
Nebra Scheibe A bronze disk [1600 BC] from Nebra, Germany is one of the oldest known representations of the cosmos. The Pleiades are displayed at the top right. Nebra sky disk The Pleiades 1885 Elihu Vedder Alcyone (mother of Hyrieus by Poseidon) Celaeno...