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The Roma-Quadrata, Qusqu Wanka, Kaua-mi-shi, Lia Fáil & Sip-Oraibi

The Ancient Tradition

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Sacred Stones in Global Mythologies

The chapter explores the universal theme of using a foundational stone in religious beliefs across various cultures like Greek, Islamic, Indian, Roman, Mexican, Peruvian, Japanese, Irish, and American. It delves into the symbolic significance of stones in ancient mythologies, including Brahma's iron peg in India marking the world's center and the Roma Quadrata stone cube in ancient Rome. The chapter also discusses the sacred stones at Teotihuacan in Central America and in Cusco, Peru, revealing their importance in the creation myths of the respective civilizations.

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