Posted on 02/01/2006 4:27:40 PM PST by blam
Some things are obvious. For example, the garbage disposal is pretty obvious. Installing it less so.
Hair color is a matter of personal preference these days.
"You can see that in the upper classes of Mexico today. It seems that the rich men tend to choose blonde-haired, blue-eyed wives."
That has more to do with their desire to reaffirm their lineage as Spanish and not Indian, who are consiered a lower class.
"Some things are obvious. For example, the garbage disposal is pretty obvious. Installing it less so."
Still seems pretty strange to me.
I'm pretty sure it was poured. What was the metal, bronze?
The Greeks used bronze clamps in dog-bone or ' I ' shapes to tie blocks together. The 'T' shaped recesses chiseled into the ends of the blocks were oversize, allowing a fill of molten lead to be poured in to perfectly fill the spaces. The bronze gave strength, the lead filler formed a cushion between bronze and stone while also protecting the bronze from corrosion.
You can see it in every upper class in every society, ours included.
but did they not see the white clouds? I think they would recognize white when they saw it.
If you read through the posts you will find that the feathered serpent was a "Symbol" of Quetzacoatl..
The Feathers denoted Heaven, the Serpent, Earth..
It is not a literal description, but a symbolic one denoting his godhood..
"I guess we can rule out friendly Muslim adventurers"
Since there was no such thing as Islam prior to the 7th century, that's a good bet, but that "twelfth emperor" thing would probably sound rather Muslim, to a Muslim.
My comment related to the expanded discussion showing commonality between Aztec, Mayan and Incan beliefs. Since the last documented Mayan architecture was completed around 823AD, and the Incas died out in the 1400's, surely exposure to Muslim adventurers is possible... though unlikely?
"surely exposure to Muslim adventurers is possible... though unlikely?"
There also appears to be commonality with Judeo-Christian belief, to a much greater degree than Muslim, but the three, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, do have common early origins. Plus, there are aspects showing some commonality with the Egyptians as well. Also, one of the names for this "god" was Votan, which might seem to throw a pre-Christian, Northern European influence into the mix (Wotan).
It's very tempting to say that these beliefs did not arise completely independently of one another, but I just don't see any practicable way to explain such a thing.
"The Chachapoya, distinguished by fair skin and great height, lived primarily on ridges and mountaintops in circular stone houses."
Historical Review: Megadrought and Megadeath In 16th Century Mexico (Hemorrhagic Fever)
The explanation can be found in the Book of Mormon.
"The explanation can be found in the Book of Mormon."
And the Garden of Eden was located in present-day Jackson County, Missouri? I have more than a passing familiarity with Mormonism, and don't accept it, personally. If you do, more power to you, but something about your screen name tells me you don't.
From what I have read very little is known about the Chapapoyas, their ruins are impressive and the architecture is very different from what you would expect to find in Peru.
Well they kinda needed that wheel thingie to get any further as well.
Thought you might find this interesting, considering the book you were reading.
Yup. Another enigma. I hope we figure this all out one day.
Interesting. I have read that Spaniards encountered white people in South America, they had red hair and light skin. I would not be surprised if Indians were actually White. Many of those Indians I have seen look Caucasian based on facial features. I know Mayans, Mapuches, and Incas have the same rate of Rh negative blood as Basques and Celts. It would not surprise me if they are related to them.
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