THE RETURN OF THE GODS: Evidence ... Representation of a weapon of the
gods, the “thunder-hammer,” ... goddess Vandina surrounded by streaming rays.
THE RETURN OF THE GODS: Evidence of Extraterrestrial Visitations BY ERICH VON DÄNIKEN
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Figure 1
The small creature being led away by King Salamasar III is supposed to be “an ape.” Neither the feet nor the spread fingers belong to an ape.
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Figure 2
These creatures of fables are also obviously kept on a short leash. (Make-up tablet of King Narmer, The Egyptian Museum, Cairo)
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Figure 3
This is how NASA imagines future “space-habitats” in which journeys of light years could be made.
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Figure 4
On this old engraving of the Jain religion, the 24th tirthamkara is worshipped in a procession. Above float airships.
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Figure 5
In the middle of Java stands the largest Buddhist temple, the Borobudur. The wall reliefs show scenes from the life of Buddha. Everywhere stands stupas which are here seen as a means of transport to the divine worlds. That is why a young Buddha sits in every stupa.
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Figure 6
In the middle of Java stands the largest Buddhist temple, the Borobudur. The wall reliefs show scenes from the life of Buddha. Everywhere stands stupas which are here seen as a means of transport to the divine worlds. That is why a young Buddha sits in every stupa.
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Figure 7
Detail from a Sumerian scroll-seal showing a divine chariot in the firmament.
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Figure 8
Representation of a weapon of the gods, the “thunder-hammer,” in the Kva Bahal Monastery in Nepal.
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Figure 9
Cave drawings of the Australian Aborigines depicting the divine goddess Vandina surrounded by streaming rays.
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Figure 10
The robot Upuaut constructed by Rudolf Gantenbrink.
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Figure 11
Inside the pyramid. The walls are bare and without script or ornament. (The metal struts are modern.)
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Figure 12
At the end of the Great Gallery, the ways divide. The lower shaft, blocked by a grille, leads to the Queens’ Chamber.
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Figure 13
Two meters in front of the door lies the broken-off piece of metal. (Computer reconstruction)
