Episode #381: Dinosaurs and Mythology

Is it possible that some mythological creatures that ancient people spoke of were inspired by the fossil bones of extinct animals? Leah, one of our discord members, joins us to talk about an interesting theory that the mythological Griffin may have had it's origins in ancient gold miners discovering the fossil bones of a dinosaur called Protoceratops.   Here is the book referenced during the show: The First Fossil Hunters: https://a.co/d/0fc9kt0c And the Paleontology blog we read from:  Mark Witton's Blog: https://markwitton-com.blogspot.com/2016/04/why-protoceratops-almost-certainly.html You can find Leahs channels and website through the links below: Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DorkyDodo Art YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturenerdart Nature YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@World-of-Dodo   Website: www.leahck.com Coloring Book: https://www.amazon.com/Paleozoic-Pals-Coloring-Book-Klehn/dp/B0GBCTLG3N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1   You can support us through Patreon or Paypal by going to our support page on our website: https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support  

More investigation into the strange sets of "cart ruts" we explored in the Phrygian Valley in Turkey. We show more drone footage and photos, look at examples of "cart ruts" from the "Oregon Trail" in Wyoming, as well as actual ruts in mud for comparison. We read more emails with suggestions and ideas and discuss them. Thank you all for your emails and comments! The ruts are a fascinating and enduring mystery.   Support us on Patron or PayPal by going through our support page here: https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support   Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:50 The Watcher Joins 01:54 Guest Cat 03:00 Wine Medal 07:04 Accent Drift Accusations 08:43 Rock n Roll Update 18:21 Spaceweather News 21:14 Main Topic Begins - Cart Ruts 2

We discuss the mystery of the "cart ruts in stone" we visited while we were in Turkey; looking at video on the ground as well as drone footage of several large groups of well-preserved ruts in ancient volcanic tuff. Who made the ruts, when were they made, and how were they made? We address these questions and more, as well as reading emails from listeners who have their own possible answers. You can support us through Paypal or Patreon by heading over to our support page on our website: https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Setting the Scene 01:51 Space Weather News and Updates 04:21 Celebrating Wine Achievements and Science News 08:51 Innovations in Biointegrated Electronics 13:50 Exploring the Mystery of Cart Ruts 20:10 Investigating Cart Ruts in Turkey 25:23 Analyzing Drone Footage of Cart Ruts 39:03 Complexities of Cart Rut Formation 41:56 Understanding Cart Ruts and Their Mechanics 43:12 Exploring Theories Behind Cart Ruts 45:51 Analyzing Drainage and Irrigation Theories 47:47 The Role of Volcanic Tuff in Cart Rut Formation 50:25 Sleds, Plows, and Alternative Theories 52:51 Debunking Common Misconceptions 55:34 Creative Theories and Humor in Cart Rut Explanations 58:24 Flooding and Its Impact on Cart Ruts 01:01:10 The Boat Theory and Its Plausibility 01:04:10 Final Thoughts on Cart Ruts and Theories 01:15:56 Geological Comparisons and Ancient Technologies 01:19:01 Theories on Ruts: Boats, Vehicles, and Mining 01:30:02 Innovative Theories: Jet Skis and Shamirs 01:33:06 Mining Machines and Their Impact on Ruts 01:39:00 Clapham Junction: A Comparative Analysis 01:46:59 Conclusions and Future Discussions

First episode in separate studios! Went well, and we had a fun discussion about the recent JRE Eric Weinstein episode, with the possibility that the science of Physics has been stalled, or purposefully distracted, by the beautiful but seemingly useless mathematics of String Theory. Is it possible that "real physics" simply went "black"...that work is being done in secret that is actually making progress in unlocking the secrets of the universe?   You can support us through Paypal or Patreon by heading over to our support page on our website: https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Brothers of the Serpent Podcast 07:09 Space Weather Insights 09:55 The State of Modern Physics 22:26 The Intersection of Physics and the Supernatural 34:39 Mysterious Disappearances of Scientists 48:21 Speculation on Missing Persons Cases 51:52 Skepticism and Conspiracy Theories 54:50 Exploring Advanced Physics and UAPs 01:01:06 Theoretical Physics and Its Limitations 01:07:03 Consciousness and Noetic Sciences 01:14:21 Assumptions in Modern Science 01:18:21 The Nature of Gravity and Dark Matter 01:32:43 The Secrets of Advanced Technology 01:41:50 Space Exploration and Hidden Agendas 01:50:02 The Great Pyramid: A Survival Guide? 02:07:14 The Impact of Language on Memory and Cognition

Reading emails always leads to great discussions! Cosmic mysteries, ancient civilizations, dowsing, how long does it take after civilization collapse for cannibalism to start...you know, normal conversations you might have with anyone.   Enjoy!   You can support us through Paypal or Patreon by going to our website here: https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support

Still catching up on listener emails, we have some great ones in this episode as always, pyramid questions, ancient Australian Aboriginal stories, consciousness, and more.  At the end we discuss the future of the podcast, our plans, and Russ' upcoming move out of Texas.

Randall reads from a published paper that attempts to date the Great Pyramid using erosion patterns on foundation blocks that used to be partly covered by casing stones. Because we can pinpoint the time the casing stones were removed to within a few years, the erosion on the stone that used to be protected by the now-missing casing stones can be used to establish a baseline for the amount of time required for such erosion to occur. This can be compared to the erosion on the portions of the stone that was never protected, and thus a date for construction can be estimated. This leads us to studies on limestone erosion in general, and the evidence for catastrophic flooding along the Nile Valley, which leads us back to the Sphinx, and the erosion seen in the enclosure walls around it.   Find Randall's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/therandallcarlson And his website here: https://randallcarlson.com/   You can support us through Paypal or Patreon by visiting our website: https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 01:24 Redating the Khufu Pyramid 11:04 The Relative Erosion Method Explained 17:21 Exploring the Erosion of the Sphinx 19:13 Quarrying Techniques and Erosion Patterns 30:11 Theories on the Sphinx's Construction 39:18 Coastal Limestone Erosion Studies 41:06 Erosion Rates and Environmental Factors 43:22 Historical Perspectives on Erosion 45:47 Comparative Erosion Studies 47:39 The Sphinx and Erosion Rates 51:41 Freshwater Erosion Dynamics 53:37 Wetter Periods and Erosion 57:11 Subterranean Structures and Ancient Civilizations 01:01:53 Catastrophic Events and Civilization Planning 01:05:25 The Moon as a Refuge 01:10:12 Comparative Flood Events 01:13:18 Periodic Catastrophes and Human Survival 01:18:28 Ancient Technologies and Future Strategies

The one and only Randall Carlson joins us to discuss lunar mysteries, sacred geometry, ancient architecture, energy sources of the ancients, and more! This is the first half of a very long conversation we had with Randall, so look for Part 2 next week. You can support us through Paypal or Patreon by going to our website here: https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support   You can find Randall's Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@TheRandallCarlson⁩  And his website here: https://randallcarlson.com/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Reunion 03:03 The Significance of 108 in Astronomy 06:01 Ancient Civilizations and Advanced Knowledge 09:03 Mass Extinctions and Civilization Cycles 12:00 The Younger Dryas and Its Impact 14:59 The Holocene and Climate Stability 18:02 Plato, Atlantis, and Historical Correlations 21:09 Geological Insights of the Finger Lakes 26:31 The Impact of Glacial Activity 32:41 Exploring Ancient Civilizations and Catastrophes 39:12 The Intersection of Technology and Spirituality 44:00 Preserving Civilization's Legacy 46:53 Cosmic Catastrophes and Human Survival 48:12 Breakaway Civilizations and Energy Sources 49:21 Recognizing Ancient Technologies 52:51 Gobekli Tepe and Ancient Civilizations 56:14 The Vajra: Symbol of Power and Technology 01:08:18 Symbolism and Meaning in Mythology 01:09:30 Decoding Ancient Symbols 01:10:32 Mithras and the Sun God 01:12:08 Myths as Encoded Knowledge 01:13:34 Universal Traditions and Catastrophism 01:15:59 Survival and Strategic Planning in Myths 01:18:07 Indigenous Flood Myths and Forewarnings 01:19:50 Forensic Analysis of Ancient Events 01:22:11 Preserving Knowledge Through the Stars 01:25:15 Connecting the Dots of Ancient Wisdom 01:28:44 Plasma Technology and Ancient Knowledge 01:32:55 The Intersection of Science and Mythology

We start off by revisiting the Artemis II mission and some ideas of future space expansion.  We then move to the main topic: a recap of some of the new places we visited in Egypt, such as KV5(a "tomb" complex in the Valley of Kings) and Tell Al-Roba, a massive 200 acre site in Egypt that holds the buried remnants of a temple complex and features an absolutely enormous single-piece granite shrine. We also talk about some new obvservations regarding the floor of the "Queen's Chamber" in the Great Pyramid, as well as some interesting aspects of the Grand Gallery. We then move on to our travels in the Faiyum and out into the desert, looking for traces of paleo and neo lithic people.   You can support us through Patreon or Paypal by going to https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support Thank you!         Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Artemis Mission Discussion 03:01 Transient Lunar Phenomena and Mission Insights 05:56 Space Elevator Concepts and Material Science Challenges 09:10 The Future of Space Travel and Rocket Technology 11:59 Exploring Ancient Egypt: New Discoveries at Tell Al-Roba 14:47 Lithics Project and Archaeological Findings 18:04 Understanding Egyptian Civilization and Its Layers 20:53 The Great Pyramid and the Queen's Chamber Insights 31:36 Exploring the Great Pyramid's Intricacies 34:53 The Grand Gallery: A Marvel of Engineering 38:34 Unveiling the Secrets of the King's Chamber 39:45 Insights from the Abruhuash Descent 45:27 Investigating KV5: The Valley of the Kings 56:54 Reflections on the Sinai Peninsula Adventures 01:02:11 Exploring Ancient Civilizations and the Fertile Crescent 01:05:30 The Mysteries of Mount Sinai and Pre-Pottery Neolithic Sites 01:09:08 Navigating Bureaucracy in Egypt: A Tourist's Experience 01:12:34 Discovering Ancient Artifacts and Sites in the Desert 01:17:10 The Significance of Pre-Pottery Neolithic A in Sinai 01:20:15 Uncovering Lithics and Ancient Technologies in the Faiyum 01:26:43 Exploring the Labyrinth and Pyramid Structures 01:30:14 Geological Insights and Flood Impacts 01:32:28 Basalt Quarries and Ancient Construction 01:35:15 The Oldest Road and Transportation of Materials 01:41:34 Ancient Lake Levels and Docking Structures 01:45:51 Petrified Forests and Fossil Discoveries 01:51:00 Valley of the Whales and Extinction Events 01:52:44 The Fossilization Process and Environmental Changes 01:55:48 The Silica Cycle and Its Geological Impact 01:56:55 Discovering Ancient Creatures: The Basilisk Imprint 01:58:08 Ancient Roads and the Legacy of Our Ancestors 02:00:28 Exploring the Descent to Lake Levels 02:04:12 Disaster Mapping: Understanding Ancient Floods 02:10:37 Future Projects and Community Engagement

In light of the Artemis II mission to the moon, we discuss the history of Transient Lunar Phenomena - astronomers and other observers have been recording strange phenomena on the moon for a thousand years. We go through some of the more notable observations, and the fact that many of them take place in the same few craters and areas. We also discuss the future of spaceflight and what we hope the long term goals are for humanity in space.   Support us and our exploration of the mysteries of the ancients and the universe! Join our Patreon or send a dontatino through Paypal; you can find links on our website here: https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support