The Ancient Tradition

Pyramid Text 600

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Mar 19, 2024
Exploring ancient traditions, the podcast dives into creation stories, New Year's celebrations, spring equinox alignments, Pyramid Texts of King Pepe II, mythical origins of Atum, symbolism of the Bennu bird, and the global presence of pyramids.
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INSIGHT

Tiaraphirma's Significance

  • The first appearance of land, Tiaraphirma, was crucial in the ancient world.
  • It symbolized order's triumph over chaos and the sun's coronation.
INSIGHT

Pyramid's Purpose

  • The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as a direct tie to the creation story.
  • The pyramids symbolize the first land rising from primordial waters.
ANECDOTE

King Pepi II's Pyramid Access

  • Until recently, King Pepi II's pyramid was closed for 100 years.
  • A film crew needed four days to remove 15 feet of sand and build entrance stairs.
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