I was most disappointed in your last post, and I feel it was very rude and disappointing considering the respect I hold for your postings. Yes, you accuse me of saying something that is not apparent to me at least, perhaps others might see it different however.
I thought I made two posts indicating the high regard I had for them, and then you accost me with the most rude accusations and inuendo!
It is most obvious to most historians that the symbol of the "Dove" has been used for centuries as adornments for Christian arts, etc., as well as in Christian literature.
You even failed to mention my idea that a lot of "Emblems, flags, etc., that are now considered as representations of the "Eagle" could in many cases be the representations of the "Corvus", etc.!
Hi all Two questions: 1. Who says the first texts and myths - notably the Creation Story - could not have been written already 30,000 years ago in Southern France? 2. Was the recurring sequence of... more
In my opening text concerning the above question I referred to the article at http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/mar/11/cave-painting-symbols-language-evolution in which it became clear that... more
Lascaux in Egypt? Sure, you'll say. First about the most recent dating of the Lascaux cave art. This is necessary, because many still think this cave dates no earlier than circa 15,000 BC, while... more
Not realy wanting to get into a dating arguement, I would just suggest for you to make a case concerning the "hawk" connection. I might suggest that the real bird mentioned and drawn was not the... more
Ronald, You are certainly right. The bird on a pole in the lowest part of Lascaux is not a hawk but another kind of bird resembling a pidgeon or dove. It is convenient to speak of a Hawk as it... more
Ian, what a wonderful reposte'" You do seem to have an answer for most everything, and thanks for your knowledge. However, if one moved the scales of history forward, and looks at similar... more
Hi Ronald, You say: However, if one moved the scales of history forward, and looks at similar representations of "Birds" that are today believed to represent "Eagles", then one might well have a... more
You accuse? (J'cuse?, probably bad French)) — Ronald L. Hughes,Mon Apr 2 18:56
Dear Ronald, No offence meant. Perhaps I wasn't clear enough, so I'll try again. The identification of the Lascaux bird as being probably a pidgeon or a dove has absolutely nothing to do with... more
Dear Ian, Thanks for the reply, perhaps I sm too touchy, since my grand children refer to me as "Grumpy!" But your last post concerning both the "Dove" and the "Owl", gives an even clearer notiion of ... more
Hi Ronald, But your last post concerning both the "Dove" and the "Owl", gives an even clearer notion of the relationship of the "Dove" to Jesus, and the "Owl" to Athena/Mary the Virgin, or the... more
Lascaux in Egypt – Part II (I have saved the best for last) The most amazing supportive links to emerge from predynastic Egypt come from findings made in 2004 by Dirk Huyge. In El Hosh in Egypt Huyge ... more
Lascaux in Egypt - Part III As we have seen in the previous quote, the discovery of huge rocks decorated with Palaeolithic illustrations at the village of Qurta on the northern edge of the Upper... more
Not a single soul interested in a decent discussion about the prehistory of Lascaux or the writings of the cave artists worldwide on this list? How much more disappointing can it get, while cave art... more
Hi Ian Sorry no earlier comment, but have been away... Question for you: the "connection" between Lascaux and Egypt seems very tenuous, both in terms of chronology and continuity of attestation. So:... more
Hi Kim, thanks for responding. This list seems to be dead for quite a while, and I think this topic, although quite new and therefore indeed in its childhood, is worth investigating and refining. I... more