Chapter 7 Part II The stone above is one of the most spectacular pre-Olmec pieces that you will ever see. Its design encompasses the Simple, Stacked, Scooped, and Complicated styles. We’ll be covering some of the many images this stone displays shortly. Before that however, I’d like for you to locate the primary face that […]
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“Touch what I never touched before, Seen what I never seen before, Woke up and seen the sun sky high…” Goodie Mob Man vs. Machine! Traces of Shiva! Chapter 7 Part 1 When attempting to answer the question of Who Came Before the Olmec, no serious discussion can take place that does not include these
Chapter 6 Part 3 Being able to recognize the often cleverly concealed depictions of faces, symbols, and other images associated with these stones is all about perspective. We’re not solely talking about angles, lighting, and distance either although all of these things are of equal importance. Stated differently, when looked at from the proper perspective
Chapter 6 Part 2 When fully understood these stones are more phenomenal than can be imagined. The meticulous planning that went into each piece is nothing short than awe inspiring. Take for example the last piece that was presented to you. With simple changes in lighting and perspective, the viewer is left with only one
“The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” L.P. Hartley Only Myths and Mythology? or Yes, It Was Time! Chapter 6 Part 1 As the above quote from author L.P. Hartley illustrates, the past can be like a foreign country to many of us. Why is that? It is because when viewing the
Chapter 5 PART 3 Who came before the Olmec is a question well worthy of contemplation. All the more so when you consider the possibility that the antecedent culture and civilization was perhaps more advanced than the Olmec, not less. That is why there’s a power that comes with knowing the 9 styles of Perspective