[blam]

GGG Ping.

[JimSEA]

Once again, the "Legendary Kings" turn out not to be fictional, but merely exaggerated in myth. The first, the "Yellow Emperor" has been credited with sophisticated calendars and writing. This would support these beliefs and fit with the later Oracle Bones which must have had some earlier technology to accompany the predictions.

[Eastbound]

Archeoastronomy Lives! (Or is it Astroarcheology?)

Either way, seems that many of the ancient structures were used to mark the beginning of a zodiacal sign. Supposedly erected by the ancient 'gods' whose rule officially began. They didn't have elections. Only pantheons of 12 whose members took turns running the joint at the beginning of each age.

According to myth, etc., their life spans were so long they need a clock to keep track of the centuries rather than the years. Hence, the earliest Rolexes were a little humongous -- anchored in the earth to withstand centuries of erosion and decay. It was a little disconcerting for the olden ones to lose track of time when their reigns were dependant upon having indisputable proof that the prior grand poobah should vacate the throne.

According to myth, Marduk, anxious to take the throne earlier than he should, cheated and used moon time rather than sun time to unseat the reigning king. (Z. Sitchin -- Earth Chronicles).

[Brilliant]

"He Nu"


Yes, but when?

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Blam.

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