[KayEyeDoubleDee]

The original BSG had a strong early Egyptian influence in their symbols, etc. The implication was that the early Egyptians were participants or descendents of the 13th Colony. However, when the BSG group did reach Earth, it was modern day America where they made contact.

I heard that the original BSG was based on Mormon pseudo-theology.

[KevinDavis]

The original BSG was based upon 2 things... First Mormonism cause Glen Larson is a Mormon himself. Second around that time people believed in ancient astronauts. I think in the early 70’s Erich von Däniken wrote a book about ancient astronauts called the Chariots of the Gods.....