The Ancient Tradition The Word that Changed the Universe
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Jun 4, 2023 Exploring ancient beliefs on the creation of the universe through water symbolism, emergence of life by a supreme being, and the power of divine utterance in ancient civilizations. Delving into the Memphite creation story in ancient Egypt and the belief in spoken words as a creative force across different religious traditions worldwide.
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Pre-Creation State
- Ancient creation accounts prioritize describing the pre-creation state of the cosmos.
- This pre-creation state was consistently described as a dark, watery substance known as the primordial waters.
Symbolism of Water
- The primordial waters weren't literal water but a symbolic representation.
- This symbolism conveyed the universe's formless, undifferentiated state teeming with potential.
Heh and Eternity
- The Egyptian god Heh personified the primordial waters' infinite and eternal nature.
- This aligns with modern thermodynamics and Einstein's E=mc², suggesting matter's eternal nature.